Central Venous Access, Subclavian Vein, Subclavian Approach: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Central Venous Access, Subclavian Vein, Subclavian Approach: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

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Overview: First described in 1952, central venous catheterization is a time-honored and tested technique of quickly accessing the major venous system that empties into the right atrium. Its benefits over peripheral access include greater longevity without infection, line ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 12:49 am By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen

The subclavian vein is most commonly used to access a central vein for catheterization. See why. http://bit.ly/ckKZzL

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Vascular Access, Central Catheter, Tunneled: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Long-term venous access is of critical importance to a wide group of patients. This is achieved by inserting tunneled lines via the internal jugular vein or the subclavian vein. This can be done either surgically or percutaneously. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 5:33 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Long-term venous access is critical for some patients & is achieved through the jugular or subclavian vein.Who needs it?http://bit.ly/dvJV0q

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Central Venous Access, Subclavian Vein, Supraclavicular Approach: eMedicine Clinical Procedures

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described in 1952, central venous catheterization is a time-honored and tested technique of quickly accessing the major venous system that empties into the right atrium. Benefits over peripheral access include greater longevity without infection, line security ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 6:46 pm By:

Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

The supraclavicular approach to central venous access is sometimes used to place a catheter. Why it's done. http://bit.ly/bqTDh1

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