Complications of Femoral and Subclavian Venous Catheterization in Critically Ill Patients<SUBTITLE>A Randomized Controlled Trial</SUBTITLE>

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Authors

Jacques Merrer · Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy

Abstract

Femoral venous catheterization is associated with a greater risk of infectious and thrombotic complications than subclavian catheterization in ICU patients.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Vascular Procedures and Complications Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 286, Issue 6, pp. 700-700

DOI: 10.1001/jama.286.6.700

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