Complications of central venous catheters: Internal jugular versus subclavian access—A systematic review

Ruesch, Sibylle; Walder, Bernhard; R. Tramèr, Martin

doi:10.1097/00003246-200202000-00031

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Complications of central venous catheters: Internal jugular versus subclavian access—A systematic review

Published in Critical Care Medicine • Feb 1, 2002

Authors:

Sibylle Ruesch

Bernhard Walder

Martin R. Tramèr

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To test whether complications happen more often with the internal jugular or the subclavian central venous approach. DATA SOURCE: Systematic search (MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, bibliographies) up to June 30, 2000, with no language restriction. STUDY SELECTION: Reports on prospectiv...

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Medicine

Relative risk

Internal jugular vein

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