Central Venous Catheter Placement

US-guided central venous catheter placement.

Venous Access

Central Venous Catheter Placement

Synonyms : CVC, ultrasound-guided central line

Background

Medication administration, hemodynamic monitoring, emergency access.

Procedure

US-guided central vein puncture and catheter advancement. Duration: 15-30 minutes.

Risks

Pneumothorax (subclavian), arterial puncture, infection, thrombosis.

Recovery

Verification X-ray. Regular catheter care.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).