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Coagulopathy

  • If coagulopathic, use a compressible site such as the femoral location (avoid the IJ and Subclavian if possible)
  • No benefit FFP unless you lacerate an artery[1]
  1. Fisher NC, Mutimer DJ. Central venous cannulation in patients with liver disease and coagulopathy—a prospective audit. Intens Care Med 1999; 25:5
  2. Morado M.et al. Complications of central venous catheters in patients with haemophilia and inhibitors. Haemophilia 2001; 7:551–556