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

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Central Venous Access, Subclavian Vein, Supraclavicular 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. Benefits over peripheral access include greater longevity without infection, line security ...

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

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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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Central Venous Access, Subclavian Vein, Subclavian 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. Its benefits over peripheral access include greater longevity without infection, line ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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

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