Where can one find a central venous catheter?

Answer 1

Usually in the upper chest area but some nowdays are small enough to be placed in upper area of the arm and some have put them in the upper thigh area. I personally have had them in the chest several times and had them removed for different reasons (I use to be big chested so had some trouble ) I was offered one that was placed in the upper arm 6 years ago it is threaded to the subclavian just like the chest ones. Most any of them can be placed anywhere as long as it can be threaded to the subclavian. I have had the one in my arm with no problem for the last 6 years and love it. It is called a Pass-port but there are several different brands. since I got mine

Answer 2

A central venous catheter is a medical item used to administer drugs or medication in many hospitals. The central venous catheter is placed into a major vein, such as in the neck.

Answer 3

Internal jugular vein or subclavian vein.