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==Indications==
==Indications==
[[File:Gray558.png|thumb|Veins of the neck (anterior view).]]
*Central venous pressure monitoring
*Central venous pressure monitoring
*Administration of multiple medications and drips
*Administration of multiple medications and drips

Revision as of 15:54, 15 April 2021

Indications

Veins of the neck (anterior view).
  • Central venous pressure monitoring
  • Administration of multiple medications and drips
  • High volume/flow resuscitation[citation needed]
  • Emergency venous access
  • Inability to obtain peripheral venous access
  • Repetitive blood sampling
  • Administering hyperalimentation, vasopressors, caustic agents, or other concentrated fluids
  • Insertion of transvenous cardiac pacemakers
  • Hemodialysis or plasmapheresis
  • Insertion of pulmonary artery catheters