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Vascular Cannulation

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Abstract

Vascular cannulation is an essential tool for fluid and drug administration, accurate monitoring of hemodynamic parameters, and blood sampling in critically ill patients. Preparation, indications, contraindications, clinical utility, and techniques for vascular cannulation are reviewed in this chapter. The sites of catheterization and complications of arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery catheterization are also presented.

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  1. University of Miami, Miami, FL, 33101, USA

    J. Esteban Varela M.D. & Albert J. Varon M.D.

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  1. Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Department of Surgical Critical Care, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA

    John Merritt O’Donnell M.D. (Director, Chairman) (Director, Chairman)

  2. Department of Surgical Critical Care, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA, USA

    Flávio Eduardo Nácul M.D. (Senior Fellow) (Senior Fellow)

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Varela, J.E., Varon, A.J. (2001). Vascular Cannulation. In: O’Donnell, J.M., Nácul, F.E. (eds) Surgical Intensive Care Medicine. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6645-5_3

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