Catheter Securement
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Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Internal Jugular
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Central Venous Catheter Insertion: Subclavian Vein
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Source: James W Bonz, MD, Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Central venous access is necessary in a multitude of clinical situations for hemodynamic monitoring, medication delivery, and blood sampling. There are three veins in the body that are accessed for central venous cannulation: the internal jugular, the subclavian, and the femoral vein. Central venous access via the subclavian vein has several advantages over other possible locations. The subclavian...
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Securement distributes holding force around the catheter and anchors it to the skin, reducing movement and traction at the insertion site. By limiting shifting, the system also helps prevent kinking, which can interfere with vascular access or drainage. Maintaining the catheter in its intended position supports more consistent therapy delivery, specimen drainage, and ongoing access.
These options provide different ways to anchor a catheter while supporting site protection and inspection. Dressings can help cover and protect the insertion area, while adhesive devices, sutures, or stabilization systems provide holding support. The appropriate option depends on the catheter type, insertion site, skin condition, anticipated dwell time, and need for dressing changes.
Selection should account for the catheter type, its insertion site, the patient’s skin condition, and how long the catheter is expected to remain in place. Clinicians should also consider whether the site must remain readily visible and how often inspection or dressing changes are needed. These factors help align securement with both stability and ongoing site care.
A secure catheter requires enough support to limit movement, traction, kinking, and dislodgement, but the insertion site must also remain visible and protected. Visibility allows the site to be inspected without losing the benefits of stabilization. This balance is especially relevant when securement must accommodate dressing changes or continued clinical monitoring during the catheter’s dwell time.
A practical approach begins by matching the securement method to the catheter, insertion site, skin condition, anticipated dwell time, and inspection needs. After placement, the catheter should remain supported while the site stays protected and assessable. Securement may need to accommodate dressing changes, helping maintain reliable vascular or drainage access throughout clinical use.
Appropriate securement can support peripheral, central, and other indwelling catheters by helping maintain their intended position during use. Stable access contributes to consistent therapy delivery and specimen drainage, while limiting traction and movement can help patients move more safely. The specific securement choice should reflect the catheter’s clinical purpose and the surrounding site conditions.