The airway device preference may affect the overlapping of the common carotid artery by the internal jugular vein

ConclusionsLaryngeal mask airway with 40° head rotation increases, whereas ETT decreases, the overlap percentage of CCA by IJV. Both head position and airway management methods have an influence on the overlap of the CCA by the IJV in pediatric patients.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - November 15, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Menekse Ozcelik, Cigdem Guclu, Basak Meco, Derya Oztuna, Ahmet Kucuk, Saban Yalcin, Zekeriyya Alanoglu, Neslihan Alkis Tags: Research Report Source Type: research