The videos below show “practical tips and tricks for central line placement in the ED.” ClinicalCases.org has our own step-by-step procedure guides with photos:

Central Line Placement - Procedure Guide

Central Line Placement with Ultrasound Guidance - Procedure Guide

Without a doubt, videos are better than still photos in many ways. Photos have the advantage of being able to see clearly what is going on though. It is similar to comparing

Flickr to YouTube (or Google Video) — both are needed for a complete visual experience.

Central Line Placement, Part 1

Central Line Placement, Part 2

Central Line Placement, Part 3

Central Line Placement, Part 4

Central Line Placement, Part 5

Link via JTF wiki.

Updated References 06/01/2007:
Central Venous Catheterization: Concise Definitive Review. Medscape, Critical Care Medicine, 05/16/2007 (free registration required).

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