Is ultrasound guidance mandatory for central venous access? Is ultrasound guidance mandatory for central venous access?

Aditya Reelkar

Authors

Aditya Reelkar Resident Doctor-Surgical Oncology Department at Bombay Hospital Institute Of Medical Sciences

Keywords:

Central line access, Anatomical landmark method, Ultrasound guidance, chemoport insertion

Abstract

Conventional anatomical landmark method for central venous access for central lines or chemoport insertion is being replaced by ultrasound guided technique in tertiary care hospitals. But anatomical landmark method for central venous access should be a part of surgical training, as ultrasound and fluoroscopy are not available in the periphery and primary centres.

Author Biography

Aditya Reelkar, Resident Doctor-Surgical Oncology Department at Bombay Hospital Institute Of Medical Sciences

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Is ultrasound guidance mandatory for central venous access?