Computed-tomographic confirmation of femoral vein distension with the Valsalva maneuver

Academic Article

Abstract

  • Performance of the Valsalva maneuver increased the diameter of the femoral veins approximately 33%. Applications to femoral venous catheterization are discussed.

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  • Radiology  Journal

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    Author List

  • Junker JA; Totty WG; Stanley RJ; McClennan BL

    • Start Page

  • 275

    • Volume

  • 147

    • Issue

  • 1