title: Central venous cannulation: how to do it.
abstract: Central venous cannulation is an important clinical tool for the hospital doctor. A sound knowledge of applied anatomy, relative contraindications and possible complications is required to decrease morbidity and mortality. This article seeks to provide the working knowledge required to perform and use central venous cannulation safely.
authors.affiliation: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Okutubo
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D001207:Asepsis; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D000075202:Contraindications; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000517:prevention & control; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006406:Hematoma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000517:prevention & control