Safe right subclavian vein puncture: the importance of pressing the skin with the left thumb

Am J Emerg Med. 1993 Sep;11(5):561-2. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(93)90096-t.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / methods*
  • Clavicle / anatomy & histology*
  • Humans
  • Pneumothorax / prevention & control
  • Pressure
  • Skin
  • Subclavian Vein*
  • Thumb