Which position is safest for central line placement: subclavian, jugular, femoral? (3SITES)
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Where to place a central venous catheter is a decision driven mainly by individual experience and preference. The limited evidence available has not established any site as superior; the subclavian position has been reported as being less infection-prone, but more likely to cause pneumothorax, compared to other sites. A
Which position is safest for central line placement: subclavian, jugular, femoral? (3SITES)
Which position is safest for central line…
Which position is safest for central line placement: subclavian, jugular, femoral? (3SITES)
Where to place a central venous catheter is a decision driven mainly by individual experience and preference. The limited evidence available has not established any site as superior; the subclavian position has been reported as being less infection-prone, but more likely to cause pneumothorax, compared to other sites. A
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