132
Participants
Start Date
June 30, 2012
Primary Completion Date
May 31, 2013
Study Completion Date
May 31, 2013
Axillary strategy
The first two attempts at central venous catheterization will be performed via the distal approach (axillary vein). The third and fourth attempts at central venous catheterization will be performed by the medial approach (subclavian vein). The same puncture material/devices will be used in both arms of the study.
Subclavian strategy
The first two attempts at central venous catheterization will be performed by the medial approach (subclavian vein). The third and fourth attempts at central venous catheterization will be performed by the distal approach (axillary vein). The same puncture material/devices will be used in both arms of the study.
CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau, Nîmes
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
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