Angiology
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An anatomic landmark is identified and described that simplifies the technique of central venous cannulation via the subclavian vein. The commonly used techniques are an approach to the subclavian at the junction of the medial and middle thirds of the clavicle or at the midclavicular line. ⋯ Using this technique, the authors have successfully cannulated the subclavian vein in 92.7% (51/55) of attempts with a 5.5% (3/55) complication rate. The only complications were arterial punctures, which were treated with pressure and were of no consequence to the patient.