Safe subclavian vein cannulation.
Physicians and other advanced medical personnel commonly perform subclavian vein cannulation. Success depends on adequate knowledge of the anatomy. With this knowledge subclavian vein cannulation can be performed with low complication rates. The manuscript reviews the anatomy and the literature of subclavian vein cannulation.
Thompson
Errington C
EC
Department of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Trinity Mother Frances Health System, Tyler, Texas 75701, USA.
Calver
Lewis E
LE
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002968:Clavicle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009339:Needles; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000033:anatomy & histology