# CVC : Central Venous Catheter

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/cvc-central-venous-catheter/
- Published: 2019-08-30T13:10:21+00:00
- Author: Monica

Central venous [catheter ](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cath%C3%A9ter#:~:text=Le%20cath%C3%A9ter%20est%20destin%C3%A9%20%C3%A0,cath%C3%A9ter%20se%20nomme%20le%20cath%C3%A9t%C3%A9risme.)
placement is essential for careful administration of fluids and drugs in cardiac
critical care patients.

 **Using a real-time ultrasound device in CVC** is as important as confirming the
correct needle, wire, and catheter position in the vein.

**The best suited ultrasound scanner for central venous catheter** (**CVC**) is 
a **linear probe with high frequency and depth** 20-50mm.

The [SIFULTRAS-3.5](https://sifsof.com/product/linear-handheld-wifi-ultrasound-scanner-10-12-14-mhz-sifultras-3-5/)
or [SIFULTRAS-3.51](https://sifsof.com/product/mini-linear-wifi-ultrasound-scanner-sifultras-3-51-with-needle-guide/)
has a **10-12-14 MHz** to offer the suitable depth reach for **CVC**.** **

The use of ultrasound (US) in CVC reduces the number of complications and to increase
the safety and quality of** CVC placement**.

 Ultrasound-guided catheter placement impacts the incidence of complications, increases
success rates on first attempt, and increases accuracy, thus becoming a standard
in clinical practice.

Static and **real-time US** can be used to visualize the anatomy and patency of 
the target vein in a short-axis and a long-axis view.

Moreover, the **[Wireless ultrasound scanner](https://sifsof.com/product-category/ultrasound-scanner/wireless-ultrasound-scanner/)**
allows the physician to assess the target vein (anatomy and vessel localization,
vessel patency).

The appropriate ultrasound machine for CVC in identifying and localizing vessels
for catheterization are B mode (bidimensional) and Doppler for flow analysis (arterial
or venous).

 Selecting the appropriate linear high-frequency (5–12 MHz) probe is critical for
obtaining high-quality images; high-frequency provides better resolution of the 
tissues lying close to the skin surface, which is ideal for vessel visualization.

 Superior image quality—US-guided access—allow to identify vessel location, optimal
puncture site, and anatomic variants. To a large extent, this helps to avoid venous
thrombosis, among other complications.

It is undeniable that ultrasound is an accurate and feasible diagnostic modality
to detect CVC malposition and iatrogenic pneumothorax. 

![cvc subclavian](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/CVC-Subclaviab.jpg)

Subclavian vein Transverse Sagittal

 A specially trained nurse called a Clinical Nurse **Specialist** (CNS) will **insert**
the **CVC** at your bedside, [anesthesiologist](https://sifsof.com/product-category/doctor-specialties/anesthesiologist/)
might as well.

 * ![Mini Linear Handheld WiFi Ultrasound Scanner 10-12-14 MHz, SIFULTRAS-3.5 main](
   https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/SIFULTRAS-3.5-mini-linear-ultrasound-
   scanner-300x300.jpg)
 * Mini Linear Handheld WiFi Ultrasound Scanner 10-12-14 MHz, SIFULTRAS-3.5
 * ![Color Doppler Mini Linear WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.51 main](https://
   sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SIFULTRAS-3.51-wireless-mini-linear-color-
   doppler-ultrasound-scanner-300x300.jpg)
 * Color Doppler Mini Linear WiFi Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.51

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