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Central Venous Catheterization — Subclavian Vein

✍ Scribed by Braner, Dana A.V.; Lai, Susanna; Eman, Scott; Tegtmeyer, Ken

Book ID
121261005
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Year
2007
Tongue
English
Weight
138 KB
Volume
357
Category
Article
ISSN
0096-6762

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✦ Synopsis

Central venous catheterization provides for the administration of caustic and critical medications as well as allowing sampling of blood and measurement of central venous pressure. Recent evidence and Institute for Healthcare Improvement bundled guidelines 1 suggest that the subclavian vein is the preferred choice for placement of a central venous catheter.

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## Abstract The safe and successful performance of a central venous catheterization (CVC) requires a specific knowledge of anatomy in addition to a working knowledge. Misunderstanding the anatomy may result in failure or complications. This review aims to aid understanding of the anatomical framewo