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Video 09-04: Longitudinal view of the internal jugular vein

From: Pocket Guide to POCUS: Point-of-Care Tips for Point-of-Care Ultrasound

In the longitudinal view, the internal jugular takes on a paintbrush (or wine bottle) appearance. The point where the walls come together corresponds to the externally measured jugular venous distension or the invasively measured central venous pressure. The movement is driven by the pressure changes during respiration.

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