Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition01:27

Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition

264
Parenteral Nutrition (PN) delivers essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. It is commonly used for individuals with severe digestive disorders or conditions that prevent normal nutrient absorption.
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...
264
Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management01:26

Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management

112
Nursing responsibilities before cardiac catheterization include:Assess for allergies and establish baseline health status.Before cardiac catheterization, assess the patient for allergies to contrast dye. Perform a comprehensive baseline assessment, including vital signs, heart and breath sounds, and a neurovascular assessment of the extremities, noting distal pulses, skin color, and temperature. Instruct the patient to fast for 8-12 hours before the procedure. Evaluate baseline laboratory...
112
Endocarditis IV: Nursing Management01:29

Endocarditis IV: Nursing Management

22
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a chronic infection of the heart's endocardium, primarily affecting the heart valves. A detailed nursing assessment for a patient with IE involves collecting subjective and objective data to ensure an accurate diagnosis and timely intervention.Subjective DataThe nurse gathers information about the patient's symptoms and complaints during the subjective assessment. Patients with infective endocarditis often report non-specific symptoms that can mimic other...
22
Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management01:22

Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

16
Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...
16
Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization01:24

Cardiac Catheterization III: Left Heart Catheterization

131
Left heart catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the function and structure of the left side of the heart. It is generally performed to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions such as valve abnormalities, coronary artery disease, and congenital heart defects.Diagnostic and therapeutic purposesLeft heart catheterization serves various diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Assessing coronary artery bypass grafts.Evaluating coronary artery disease in...
131
Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview01:28

Cardiac Catheterization I: Pre-Procedure Overview

112
Cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic technique used to identify and evaluate structural and functional diseases of the heart and major blood vessels. This technique diagnoses congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and coronary spasms and assesses ventricular function. It helps guide treatment decisions, including the need for revascularization procedures like percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and...
112

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pre-transition nutrition dose and mortality using a CRP-Free operational metabolic transition framework: A MIMIC-IV transportability analysis.

Clinical nutrition ESPEN·2026
Same author

Noradrenaline-trajectory phenotypes in septic shock: derivation and external validation in two independent cohorts.

Intensive care medicine experimental·2026
Same author

Prognostic Value of Right Atrial Strain in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation.

Journal of the American Heart Association·2026
Same author

Temperature Control After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Outcomes From the Discover In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Cohort.

Critical care medicine·2026
Same author

Long term follow-up of functional outcome and quality of life after admission of obstetric patients to the ICU: A controlled cross-sectional study with interviews.

Journal of critical care·2026
Same author

Reduced Mortality in COVID-19 Patients Treated With Inhaled Extracellular Vesicles Expressing CD24.

Journal of extracellular vesicles·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 16, 2025

Use of a Central Venous Line for Fluids, Drugs and Nutrient Administration in a Mouse Model of Critical Illness
09:17

Use of a Central Venous Line for Fluids, Drugs and Nutrient Administration in a Mouse Model of Critical Illness

Published on: May 2, 2017

9.0K

Central catheter tip migration in critically ill patients.

Roei Merin1, Amir Gal-Oz1, Nimrod Adi1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Plos One
|December 19, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Central Venous Catheter (CVC) tip position can migrate significantly after insertion. However, most CVCs remain in a safe position within the superior vena cava or right atrium during early hospitalization.

More Related Videos

The Supraclavicular Fossa Ultrasound View for Central Venous Catheter Placement and Catheter Change Over Guidewire
07:47

The Supraclavicular Fossa Ultrasound View for Central Venous Catheter Placement and Catheter Change Over Guidewire

Published on: December 23, 2014

19.4K
Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
14:59

Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus

Published on: October 14, 2022

7.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 16, 2025

Use of a Central Venous Line for Fluids, Drugs and Nutrient Administration in a Mouse Model of Critical Illness
09:17

Use of a Central Venous Line for Fluids, Drugs and Nutrient Administration in a Mouse Model of Critical Illness

Published on: May 2, 2017

9.0K
The Supraclavicular Fossa Ultrasound View for Central Venous Catheter Placement and Catheter Change Over Guidewire
07:47

The Supraclavicular Fossa Ultrasound View for Central Venous Catheter Placement and Catheter Change Over Guidewire

Published on: December 23, 2014

19.4K
Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus
14:59

Neuronavigation and Laparoscopy Guided Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion for the Treatment of Hydrocephalus

Published on: October 14, 2022

7.5K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Chest X-ray (CXR) is standard for verifying Central Venous Catheter (CVC) placement.
  • Limited data exists on CVC tip migration during hospitalization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent of CVC tip migration after insertion.
  • To determine if significant CVC tip movement impacts clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 101 patients with Right Internal Jugular CVCs.
  • Analysis of at least two CXRs per patient during hospitalization.
  • Measurement of CVC tip position relative to the carina.

Main Results:

  • Average initial CVC tip position was 1.52 cm below the carina.
  • Maximal migration distance averaged 1.9 cm.
  • 92% of CVCs remained between the superior vena cava and top of the right atrium.

Conclusions:

  • CVC tip position can significantly migrate during early hospitalization.
  • Most CVCs maintain a well-positioned range (SVC to right atrium).
  • Migration may not consistently challenge daily practice if initial placement is appropriate.