Central venous catheter sutured in place

When suturing central venous catheters in place, avoid knots that place excessive pressure on the skin, which can lead to skin necrosis.

UpToDate acknowledges the invaluable assistance of the University of Massacusetts Medical School, Department of Anatomy and Department of Emergency Medicine, including Thomas Ellis, MD and Jean Marcelin, MD, for the photographs of central venous catheter placement.

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