Pre-anesthetic ultrasonographic assessment of the internal jugular vein for prediction of hypotension during the induction of general anesthesia

ConclusionIJV-A in the Trendelenburg position was an independent predictor of hypotension during induction. Further study is required to examine the diagnostic accuracy of IJV-A as a predictor for hypotension during induction.
Source: Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research