The catheter insertion site may be an upper extremity, jugular vein or subclavian vein. Radiographic studies are necessary to confum CVC placement. SVC placement is required for administration of TPN and continues infusion of vesicant chemotherapy agents. Indications for CVC Long term therapies, poor venous access, continues administration of vesicant drugs, high pH or hypertonic solutions. Catheter Materials Catheter materials must be bio-compatible.
Softer materials are harder to insert but are better as it is more bio-compatible less thrombogenic.