Tag: Central Venous Catheter

REBEL Cast Ep91: Static Ultrasound vs Landmark Placement of Subclavian Central Lines

by Mark Ramzy posted November 19, 2020 No Comments

Background Information: Central venous catheterization is a common procedure performed in the ICU for the purposes of drug administration and resuscitation. The subclavian vein is the more preferred access site given its fixed puncture location, ease for nursing access and low …

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Mythbuster: Administration of Vasopressors Through Peripheral Intravenous Access

by Salim Rezaie posted May 28, 2015 No Comments

Background: Vasopressors are frequently used in critically ill patients with hemodynamic instability both in the emergency department (ED) as well as intensive care units (ICUs). Typically, vasopressors are given through central venous catheters (CVCs) as opposed to peripheral intravenous (PIV) …

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