Manometry, or measuring the pressures of a vessel or track, is the gold standard for confirming the venous placement of central venous catheters. Multiple studies have shown it to have a 100% success rate at preventing arterial cannulation when performed correctly....
Central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections are challenging hospital-acquired infections that occur in an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 patients annually in the United States, (1) have a 10%–30% mortality rate, and burden the healthcare system with an...
Once you have finished inserting a central venous catheter, it’s time to document your hard work. Clear documentation of the procedure, techniques used, and potential challenges related to central line insertion are important items to include. Many physicians...
Table of Contents $ Section Title Goes Here Possessing the ability to safely insert central venous catheters (CVCs) for the care of critically ill patients is a potentially life saving skill. Performing this procedure poorly can result in unecessary patient harm....
The most nerve-racking step of central line placement for the inexperienced practitioner is accessing the vein. My preferred way to safely access the vein for central line placement is to use the Modified Seldinger Technique. In some studies for ultrasound-guided...
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes The Optimal Depth to Insert a Central Venous Catheter Don’t make it harder than it should be. There are two key points to keep in mind for patient safety regarding how deep to insert a central venous catheter. They are as simple...
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