RT Book, Section A1 Khishfe, Basem F. A1 Kysia, Rashid E. A2 Sherman, Scott C. A2 Weber, Joseph M. A2 Schindlbeck, Michael A. A2 Rahul G., Patwari SR Print(0) ID 1101222981 T1 Central Venous Access T2 Clinical Emergency Medicine YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-179460-2 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1101222981 RD 2024/03/28 AB The ability to access the central venous circulation is an imperative skill for emergency physicians and is often needed for life-saving measures.The central venous circulation can be accessed both above and below the diaphragm. The site should be chosen based on reason for access as well as body habitus and pattern of injury for trauma patients.Although the overall complication rate for central line placement is low for experienced providers, serious complications may occur.