central venous catheter placement
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Kirk Lalwani ◽  
Philip W. Yun

Chapter 6 covers central venous catheter placement, which is often performed for major procedures or in critical pediatric patients. Indications include hemodynamic monitoring, administration of hyperosmolar medications, hemodialysis, and rapid infusion of fluids. Internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral veins are commonly used for central venous access. In the pediatric patient, factors that influence the site of placement include age, likely duration of use, operator expertise, and the need for sedation. After the site of placement is determined, optimal positioning of the patient and meticulous technique are paramount to increase the chance for success. The Seldinger technique is the preferred method for catheterizing the vein following needle venipuncture and is outlined step-by-step in this chapter.


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