Central Line Procedure
Catheters can be placed in veins in the neck (internal jugular vein), chest (subclavian vein or axillary vein), groin (femoral vein), or through veins in the arms (also known as a PICC line, or peripherally inserted central catheters).
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This video covers the central line procedure and the sites where central catheters can be placed. The sites described are veins in the neck, chest and groin, and veins in the arms for a PICC line, also called a peripherally inserted central catheter.
Key points
- Covers placement of catheters in the internal jugular vein in the neck
- Covers placement in the subclavian or axillary vein in the chest and the femoral vein in the groin
- Covers PICC lines placed through veins in the arms
Video Overview
This video presents “Central Line Procedure” — Catheters can be placed in veins in the neck (internal jugular vein), chest (subclavian vein or axillary vein), groin (femoral vein), or through veins in the arms (also known as a PICC line, or peripherally inserted central catheters). Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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