James  H. Moak, Kristen C. Swann, Matthew M. Kongkatong, Jakob E. Ottenhoff, Christopher D. Thom – Visualization of the guidewire during internal jugular (IJ) vein catheterization by point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has been recommended for avoiding inadvertent carotid artery dilation. The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of POCUS for identifying guidewires inappropriately placed in the carotid artery.