Extra-Thoracic Subclavian Vein Access: The Tips And Tricks
Emmanuel Auchi Edafe, Dodiyi-Manuel Sotonye T
The success of any trans-venous procedure involves the rate liming step, which is the access. The
procedure cannot be performed without the access site. It is the key that open the success of the
procedure. There are many procedures that require extra-thoracic subclavian vein. These procedures
may include: central venous pressure monitoring, administration of multiple medications and drips,
high volume/flow resuscitation, 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 and
insertion of pulmonary artery catheters. In this review, we discuss the various techniques of accessing
the vein and it tips and tricks.
