title: [The central vein catheterization. 2. Procedure, step by step].
abstract: Several approaches exist for central vein catheterization. Mastery of the various steps of this procedure and understanding of the basics of asepsis are critical to prevent any complication. They also built the basis for an exhaustive communication with the patient, to obtain an informed consent. This article can in addition be used to develop a checklist in order to (self-)assess competence in procedural skills.
authors.affiliation: Service de médecine interne, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne.
authors.forename: Stéphane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schmalz-Ott
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Monti
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vollenweider
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans