Central venous catheter techniques in infants and children.

Purpose Of Review: The placement of central venous catheters is often necessary to facilitate optimal anaesthetic and perioperative management or for the long-term management of chronic underlying diseases. Insertion may be a challenge in selected patients, and the risk of infection, thrombosis, and other complications may result in significant risk factors.

Recent Findings: Ultrasound visualization of the cervical veins with Valsalva manoeuvres significantly increases the rate and safety of central venous cannulation, and decreases needle passes in paediatric patients even with experienced operators.