Impact of ultrasonography on central venous catheter insertion in intensive care.

Background And Aims: The insertion of central venous catheters (CVCs) is an integral part of the management of critically ill patients. We aimed to study the impact of ultrasonography (USG) on CVC insertion in intensive care.

Setting And Design: A prospective study of 450 patients requiring CVC in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary care hospital.