A Randomized Parallel Study for Simulated Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Using Simple Needle Guide Device

Study subjects assigned to each group were trained in ultrasound guided internal jugular venous cannulation (UGIJVC) in separate spaces. On each session, subjects were educated about UGIJVC for 30 minutes, and the instructor who was in charge of session, consisted of experienced physicians who had 50 or more UGIJVC success experiences without a supervisor in clinical field. The instructors explained the anatomical structure and the principles of UGIJVC and then demonstrated the procedures directly to the subjects using phantom. After that, all subjects were instructed to perform hands on practice for 30 minutes. In case group, the instructor trained subjects using device. On the other hand in control group, UGIVJC was demonstrated as a conventional method of approaching the target vessel while confirming the needle tip on the ultrasound screen in real time without a device.

participants who are tested performance for ultrasound guided cannulation using conventional method.