Refinement of central venous cannulation technique

Kiell, C.; Curtas, S.; Meguid, M.M.

Nutrition 5(1): 37-38

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0899-9007
PMID: 2520255
Document Number: 331987
A further refinement of the improved Seldinger technique of central venous cannulation is described. The method entails inserting the guidewire through a previously created side hole in a standard 5ml plastic syringe. The problems of needle dislodgement, air embolism and blood loss are virtually eliminated with this technique.

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