Preventing complications of subclavian vein catheterization

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Abstract

The proximity of the subclavian vein to several important structures of the arm, neck and chest make serious complications in subclavian catheterization occur in 0.4% to 9.9% of cases. Complications can be in immediate, chronic and late categories. An understanding of the anatomy, venography and a step-by-step technique of catheterization will help prevent complications and assist the physician in recognizing them when they occur.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)368-371
Number of pages4
JournalAnnals of Emergency Medicine
Volume7
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 1978
Externally publishedYes

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