A short history of central venous catheterization.
The history of central venous catheterization is reviewed. Attention is drawn to the clinical problems that can occur with central venous catheters, and how these problems have been overcome.
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D014680:Veins