Ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

Venous catheterization is defined as the insertion of a biocompatible catheter in the intravascular, central or peripheral space, in order to administer fluids, drugs, parenteral nutrition and determine physiological constants. Its installation in intensive care units is usual.


Ultrasound for central venous catheterization has multiple comparative studies against blind puncture. The aspects described in favor of ultrasound are: lower incidence of accidental arterial punctures, fewer unsuccessful attempts, less time to carry out the procedure, reduction in bruising and reduction of risk of infections.

Profits
- Visualization of vascular structures
- Optimal needle location
- Protection against perforation of the back wall of the VYI
- False sense of security
- Precise location of the catheter
- Decrease in the time of the procedure
- Decrease in the number of attempts
- Low complication rate