UNIT XII: MINOR PROCEDURES


E. Central Venous Lines and Arterial Lines



Contents:

  1. Central venous lines
    1. Indications
    2. Contraindications
    3. Complications
    4. Catheter types, including pulmonary artery catheters

  2. Arterial lines
    1. Indications
    2. Contraindications
    3. Complications
    4. Catheter types

Clinical Skills:

During the training program the resident:

  1. Performs central venous line insertions by appropriate techniques (e.g., internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, femoral vein);

  2. Performs arterial line insertions by appropriate techniques (e.g., radial, brachial, femoral and pedal arteries);

  3. Manages complications of central venous and arterial lines.

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