Central Lines
 

Catheter Insertion Length

 
 
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Overview

  • Right internal jugular: 16 - 18cmHeight / 10
  • Left internal jugular: 20 - 22cm(Height / 10) + 4
  • Right subclavian: 14 - 16cm(Height / 10) - 2
  • Left subclavian: 18 - 20cm(Height / 10) + 2
  • Femoral: 15 - 20cm
 
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