SAQ 251 – Resuscitation – central venous access for vasopressors

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Marked out of 12.00

List four (4) indications for central venous-line insertion in the emergency department.

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List four (4) anatomical vascular-access sites suitable for vasopressor administration. For each, state one (1) reason to choose that site.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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Site	Reasons to choose
Cubital-fossa peripheral vein	Short-term vasopressor use while awaiting central access, especially when central access is difficult.
Internal jugular CVC	Large superficial vessel, compressible site, and lower infection risk than femoral access.
Subclavian CVC	Accessible away from the neck, reliable anatomy, and less prone to collapse.
Femoral CVC	Reliable anatomy, accessible and compressible, no pneumothorax risk, and useful in an uncooperative patient.
PICC	May use existing peripheral access, is relatively straightforward, has lower complication risk, and can remain longer term.