Figure 1From: Ultrasound confirmation of guidewire position may eliminate accidental arterial dilatation during central venous cannulationGuidewire within jugular vein - short axis. Ultrasound guided placement of a left internal jugular central line. The guidewire (arrow) can be seen within the internal jugular vein (V) lateral and superficial to the artery (A) in the short axis.Back to article page