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Superior vena cava clamping for brachiocephalic vein cannulation during heart surgery

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, UFUK University, Yazanlar Sokak 31/11, Asagi Ayranci, Ankara 06540, Turkey

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A new central venous catheterization during open heart surgery is seldom required. Clamping of superior vena cava (SVC) causes adequate brachiocephalic vein distension which facilitates vein puncture. In our experience, 20 s is enough for adequate brachiocephalic vein distension. I usually prefer subclavian vein puncture by supraclavicular approach. By this approach, average superior vein clamping time is about 45 s.

Key Words: Superior vena cava clamping; Central vein cannulation; Venipuncture

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