This is a basic overview of central line insertion and includes information on the MedStar Health Central Venous Catheter-Associated Infection Prevention Standards indications for inserting a central line. Also discussed are the pros and cons of the different central line insertion sites.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-022379

This presentation discusses the basics on how to insert a central line for the three most common locations, internal jugular, subclavian and femoral. The course briefly reviews the complications of insertion and how to manage them.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-022438

This module focuses on the proper techniques for central line removal, complications associated with central line removal, and how these can be prevented. Only individuals who have received appropriate central line training are eligible to remove a central vascular catheter.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-021105

This presentation was developed using national standard recommendations. These practices are intended as a guidelines that are adaptable to various practice settings where operative and other invasive procedures may be performed. These are general principles. Please refer to your individual hospital polices related to sterile fieldand bedside procedures.

• Faculty: Julia Gardner
• ID: Pr-001052

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