title: [Central venous catheterization via the axillary vein].
abstract: Central venous catheterization is a common procedure in the intensive care unit. The vessels usually selected for access include those of the arm and the external and internal jugular, subclavian and femoral veins. We find the axillary vein also suitable. It is a safe and reliable route with few complications, and is especially recommended in ventilated and/or tracheotomized patients. We describe our experience in 80 patients, with a success rate of 90% and very few complications.
authors.affiliation: General Intensive Care Unit, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Klinowski
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Leonov
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lewinsohn
mesh_terms: D001367:Axillary Vein; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans