Subclavian vein. A golden route

Area of Science:

• Vascular access techniques
• Interventional cardiology
• Critical care medicine

Background:

• Percutaneous subclavian vein access is crucial for managing severely ill patients.
• Various essential medical devices require venous access for insertion.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the technique of percutaneous subclavian vein access.
• To highlight recent applications in device placement.
• To emphasize the safety and utility of the procedure.

Main Methods:

• Detailed description of the percutaneous subclavian vein access technique.
• Focus on anatomical considerations and procedural details.
• Review of potential complications and their management.

Main Results:

• The technique is easily and safely performed.
• Successful application in placing Swan-Ganz catheters.
• Successful application in placing cardiac pacemakers.
• Successful application in placing hemodialysis cannulas.

Conclusions:

• Percutaneous subclavian vein access is a valuable and safe technique.
• Familiarity with anatomy and potential complications ensures successful application.
• The technique is useful for physicians across various disciplines.