Is There an Ideal Site for Central Venous Catheterization?

Synopsis: In a head-to-head trial investigating the ideal site for central venous catheterization, subclavian vein cannulation resulted in less infection and deep-vein thrombosis, but was associated with more mechanical complications than catherization of the femoral or the jugular veins. Source: Parienti JJ, Mongardon N, Mégarbane B, et al. Intravascular complications of central venous catheterization by insertion site. N Engl J Med. 2015; 373(13): 1220–1229.
Source: Clinical Pulmonary Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Pulmonary Trends Source Type: research