Comparisons of Complications Related to Two Approaches of Ultrasonography-guided Subclavian Venous Catheterization

A Prospective Non-inferiority Trial on Complications Related to Ultrasonography-guided Subclavian Venous Catheterization: Supraclavicular Versus Infraclavicular Approach

For performing subclavian venous catheterization, two approaches (supraclavicular and infraclavicular) have been used successfully in various clinical practice. However, there remains controversy concerning which approach is safer and causes less complications during ultrasonography-guided subclavian venous catheterization. In this context, the investigators sought to compare supraclavicular approach with infraclavicular approach in terms of post-procedural complications during ultrasonography-guided subclavian venous catheterization.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who require subclavian venous catheterization
• adult patients aged 20-79

Exclusion Criteria:

• patient's refusal
• patients with contraindication of subclavian venous catheterization (skin infection at puncture site, tumor or thrombus in the course of subclavian vein, vegetation at tricuspid valve, patients on anticoagulation)
• patients with chemoport or pacemaker in subclavian vein
• patients with right-sided breast cancer operation or with right-sided pneumonectomy