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Central Venous Catheterization

Alan S. Graham, M.D., Caroline Ozment, M.D., Ken Tegtmeyer, M.D., Susanna Lai, M.P.H., and Dana A.V. Braner, M.D.

N Engl J Med 2007; 356:e21May 24, 2007DOI: 10.1056/NEJMvcm055053

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About the Procedure

The placement of a central venous line is an essential technique in the treatment of many hospitalized patients. This video will demonstrate the placement of a central venous catheter in the internal jugular vein with the use of one of several variations of the Seldinger technique. An additional video on subclavian line placement will be forthcoming. We will demonstrate and review the regional anatomy of the neck, indications for the insertion of a central line, the recommended site and technique for placement of a line in the internal jugular vein, selected complications associated with the procedure, and suggestions for . . . .

No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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