Percutaneous catheterization of the brachial vein for central venous access.
A method of percutaneous central venous catheterization involving the brachial vein is described. A constant anatomic location and large diameter of brachial vein render a high chance of successful veinpuncture. The gradual increasing size of venous catheters with initial small needle puncture minimizes the possibility of a complication. This technique is recommended when usual percutaneous central venous access is not available.
D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology