US-guided central venous catheter placement in the neonatal intensive care unit: Brachiocephalic vein or internal jugular vein?

Given the larger diameter of the vessel, BCV catheterization was found to result in quicker cannulation and lower complication rates. The results of the present study suggest that BCV catheterization should be the first choice for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients who require parenteral support or close venous pressure monitoring.