title: [The central venous catheterization: its value in medical and surgical emergencies in tropical areas (author's transl)].
abstract: The central venous catheterization is obtained by placing a catheter in the superior or inferior vena cava after puncturing the subclavian vein, the external or the internal jugular, or the femoral ones. The corresponding technics are discribed with their complications, contraindications and advantages. Their value in tropical practice of resuscitation is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D012151:Resuscitation; D014330:Tropical Medicine; D014684:Venae Cavae
vernacular_title: Les voies veineuses centrales. Intérêt en médecine et chirurgie d'urgence en zone tropicale.