Dr. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora recently published a groundbreaking article in the January 25th, 2013 edition of the Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology titled, “Real-Time Multimodal Axillary Vein Imaging Enhances the Safety and Efficacy of Axillary Vein Catheterization in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Patients.” Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora conducted this research within the Department of Anesthesiology. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora was interested in this research because there is controversy in the medical community regarding the safety profile when ultrasound is used for central venous catheters that are inserted in the subclavian or axillary vein in difficult situations. The research done by Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora, along with other doctors in the Department of Anesthesiology, focuses on critically ill neurosurgical patients, who present unique considerations for the best central line approach during care.

The report published by Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora provides a chart review of six neurosurgical intensive care patients in whom the doctors used an ultrasound-guided, transpectoral, axillary vein catheterization technique. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora’s report states that five of the central lines were inserted without complication. The sixth central line had complications, but those were likely a result of the patient’s morbid obesity and severe hypovolemia. In the report, Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora concluded that the study revealed new and beneficial aspects to ultrasound use in transpectoral axillary vein catheterization. The method requires little training and is potentially safer than other techniques when there are serious patient comorbidities. When asked about the study, Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora stated, “This technique is important because it is another tool in the physician’s options to decreases the patient’s risk for multiple complications, including sepsis, arterial punctures, venous thrombosis, and pneumothorax.”

Dr. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora has worked as a resident in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora completed medical school at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora is an accomplished resident anesthesiologist, having published numerous articles related to ultrasound use in transpectoral axillary vein catheterization, as well as contributing to the literature on HIV. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora is also a member of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists and the Colorado Society of Anesthesiology. Matthew Uhlenkott of Aurora is a respected doctor in his field who is committed to ongoing medical research.