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Is the subclavian site preferred over the internal jugular (IJ)?

April 26, 2017ij Internal jugular site subclavian

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Is the subclavian site preferred over the internal jugular (IJ)?

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While the subclavian is considered a more clean site, the difference is small. Since the IJ site has less mechanical risk in terms of creating a pneumothorax etc., the balance of risk is such that either site is fine.