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. 1979 Nov-Dec;39(6):689-94.

[The central venous catheterization: its value in medical and surgical emergencies in tropical areas (author's transl)]

[Article in French]
L Cornen, J Le Camus, A Ducolombier, M Allemand
  • PMID: 530053

[The central venous catheterization: its value in medical and surgical emergencies in tropical areas (author's transl)]

[Article in French]
L Cornen et al. Med Trop (Mars). 1979 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

The central venous catheterization is obtained by placing a catheter in the superior or inferior vena cava after puncturing the subclavian vein, the external or the internal jugular, or the femoral ones. The corresponding technics are discribed with their complications, contraindications and advantages. Their value in tropical practice of resuscitation is emphasized.

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