Purpose of Central Venous Access Device
- To infuse fluids (allows for large volume boluses)
- No peripheral access
- To infuse TPN
- To infuse medications
- To sample venous blood (when no peripheral access is available)
- To provide a method for hemodynamic monitoring i.e.: right atrial and PA pressures(acute care setting)
Blood Vessels involved in Central Venous Therapy
- basilic
- cephalic
- axillary
- jugular
- subclavian
- innominate
- These veins all lead
- to superior vena cava
Central Venous Access Devices
1.Port-a-Cath


2.Hickmann Line


3.Short term central catheter


4.Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter


Dr. Yadav Munde is among a handful of Vascular Surgeon in Pune, who possess an additional qualification in Interventional Radiology and practice Interventional Radiology exclusively.
Known for his concise speak among colleagues and co-workers, Dr. Munde never hesitates to explain the MINIMALLY invasive procedures to patients.