Central line: supraclavicular

Procedure

1. 1cm lat to scm head
2. 1cm post to clavicular head
3. bisect angle btwn scm & clavicle
4. 10' angle inf to horizontal plane

Contraindications

Central line if coagulopathic

• Preferentially use a compressible site such as the femoral location (avoid the IJ and subclavian if possible, though IJ preferred over subclavian)
• No benefit to giving FFP unless artery is punctured
  • However, consider giving FFP if patient has hemophilia

See Also

• Central lines