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Internal jugular vs subclavian insertion: long‐term catheterization

Immediate mechanical complications ‐ Total mechanical complications · cancer patients

Internal jugular showed no clear difference in immediate mechanical complications ‐ Total mechanical complications compared with subclavian insertion: long‐term catheterization (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Central venous access sites for the prevention of venous thrombosis, stenosis and infection 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 1 [0.21, 4.84]
2 studies · 468 participants
Low

Femoral vs internal jugular insertion: short‐term catheterization

Immediate mechanical complications ‐ Total mechanical complications · critically ill patients who were expected to require support with renal replacement therapy

Femoral probably leads to lower immediate mechanical complications ‐ Total mechanical complications compared with internal jugular insertion: short‐term catheterization (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Central venous access sites for the prevention of venous thrombosis, stenosis and infection 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.51 [0.29, 0.88]
1 study · 736 participants
Moderate