An evaluation of basilic vein catheterization.
Percutaneous 'blind' catheterization of the basilic vein with a 14 gauge Intramedicut resulted in an intrathoracic placement in 85.4% of cases. The advantages and disadvantages of the technique are discussed. Accurate localization can only be confirmed by a chest radiograph.
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D002404:Catheterization; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D006801:Humans; D014680:Veins