Central venous cannulation - Techniques and tips

Description

Central venous catheterization allows a variety of therapeutic options that are often needed including administration of vasoactive drugs, providing access for pulmonary artery catheterization or ventricular pacing, and securing prolonged venous access for nutritional, antibiotic, or other pharmacologic support. Central venous pressure provides an indication of right heart preload and is influenced by intravascular volume, venous tone, and right ventricular function. This presentation deals with techniques,tips and interpretation of waveform in central line cannulations.