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Supraclavicular Catheterization of the Subclavian Vein
Author(s) -
Nugent Richard P.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1973.tb05668.x
Subject(s) - medicine , subclavian vein , catheter , surgery , vein , venous pressure , clavicle , radiology , blood pressure
A technique of supraclavicular subclavian vein catheterization is described. Points are made concerning the maintenance of the catheter and measurement of the central venous pressure. The indications for and complications of the use of the catheter are discussed. Alternative methods of central vein catheterization are reviewed. Five case reports are presented.