From: The influence of the direction of J-tip on the placement of a subclavian catheter: real time ultrasound-guided cannulation versus landmark method, a randomized controlled trial
Landmark group
Ultrasound group
(n = 30)
Unsuccessful placement
14 (47%)
4 (13%)*
Failure to thread the guidewire
12 (40%)
2 (7%)*
Ipsilateral IJV
2 (7%)
Complication
0