During emergency room treatment, a large-bore catheter was placed in the right subclavian vein using the landmark approach; although advancement was uncomplicated, aspiration was not possible.

This patient will require a different type of central catheter. The presence of upper extremity or subclavian thrombosis is another contraindication for bedside PICC insertion, whether or not ...

Jugular Veins. In adults, the jugular veins are frequently used as sites for CVC insertion. Although, in this population, subclavian vein catheters have the lowest risk of infection, the insertion ...