Descriptions of Clinical and Surgical Procedures
Pediatric Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion for Chemotherapy Delivery
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Procedure Outline
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Background, Approach, and Setup
- 3. Initial Ultrasound and Evaluation of Internal Jugular Vein
- 4. Venipuncture Under Ultrasound Visualization
- 5. Guidewire Insertion
- 6. Confirmation of Correct Location with Fluoroscopy
- 7. Subcutaneous Tunnel
- 8. Catheter Placement Through Tunnel
- 9. Catheter Sizing Under Fluoroscopy
- 10. Dilation over Guidewire Under Fluoroscopy
- 11. Removal of Guidewire and Inner Dilator
- 12. Insertion of Catheter While Breaking Away Outer Sheath of Dilator
- 13. Adjusting Position and Straightening Catheter Under Fluoroscopy
- 14. Closure of Incision Sites; Confirming Catheter Patency and Locking Lumens with Heparin

