Re: Femoral central venous lines.

["Manuel M. Torres, Jr." <mtorres@telerama.com>]

It's not neccesarily a myth...

What you say may be true of a triple lumen type catheter that is often seen
as central veinous access.  They usually have an 18 gauge internal diameter.

You assertion is definitely NOT True when compared to an 8 French
introducer, also commonly inserted for central venous access.  Just try
infusing fluid or blood through one of those and you'll see how rapid you
can empty a liter of crystalloid or a unit of packed cells.

Manuel Torres, RN, BSN
Site Coordinator
STAT MedEvac 4
Pittsburgh, PA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Brosius" <reno316@hotmail.com>

 Why does this myth prevail?

SNIP.....

 I do understand that not everyone has veins that will take a 14G, but to
think that a central line is more conducive to rapid infusion is erroneous.

 ------------
 JRB

 Jeff Brosius,
 Paramedic, etc.



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