Template:Central line contraindications
Contraindications
Absolute[1]
- Infection over the placement site
- Anatomic obstruction (thrombosis of target vein, other anatomic variance)
- Site-specific
- Subclavian - trauma/fracture to ipsilateral clavicle or proximal ribs
Relative
- Coagulopathy (see below)
- Distortion of landmarks by trauma or congenital anomalies
- Prior vessel injury or procedures
- Morbid obesity
- Uncooperative/combative patient
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[2]
- However, consider giving FFP if patient has hemophilia[3]
- ↑ Graham, A.S., et al. Central Venous Catheterization. N Engl J Med 2007;356:e21
- ↑ Fisher NC, Mutimer DJ. Central venous cannulation in patients with liver disease and coagulopathy—a prospective audit. Intens Care Med 1999; 25:5
- ↑ Morado M.et al. Complications of central venous catheters in patients with haemophilia and inhibitors. Haemophilia 2001; 7:551–556