Table 1

 Internal jugular vein (IJV) diameter at various angles of Trendelenburg tilt

Trendelenburg angleMean IJV diameter(mm)95% CIRange
013.512.8 to 14.19.9–23.5
1015.514.9 to 16.111.2–25.7
1515.514.8 to 16.110.7–26.2
2016.415.7 to 17.010.9–28.2
2516.716.1 to 17.411.7–25.4
3016.716.1 to 17.410.9–26.5