Magnet guidance reduces misplacement of subclavian vein catheter in internal jugular vein

readcube.com February 1, 2017

The internal jugular vein (IJV) and subclavian vein (SCV) are the two most commonly used insertion sites for central venous catheterization (CVC). A multicenter clinical trial compared commonly used insertion sites and found that SCV use is associated with a lower incidence of bloodstream infection and deep vein thrombosis than IJV use.