title: New break-away needle for subclavian vein cannulation.
abstract: A new break-away needle for subclavian catheter insertion has been described. This needle functions exactly as the usual 14 gauge needle, but it can be completely removed from the catheter while leaving the integral Luer adaptor intact.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D013350:Subclavian Vein