Safe and Reliable Method for Central Venous Catheterization—Knacks and Pitfalls—

Abstract

  Since many institutions are now equipped with ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, the use of ultrasound (US) is recommended for central venous catheterization in order to reduce complications. The use of US has many benefits for the patient and enhances the safety of the procedure. The knacks and pitfalls of central venous catheterization using US are described in this article with the hope that the information presented will lead to more widespread use of US for central venous catheterization and will be useful for acquiring skills in US-guided central venous catheterization.