Central Line

Central lines are common the in the ICU setting. Below, you will find a number of resources to teach you about placing central lines. Check out the video from Dr. Stolz on needle visualization with the ultrasound. There are also a number of resources from the NEJM for placement of IJ and femoral lines. Finally, there is a video from Louisville Lectures describing central lines. The checklist for central line placement is also available below.

Needle Visualization with Dr. Stolz

NEJM Resources

Louisville Lecture Procedure Series: Central Lines in 2D

Procedure Curriculum Checklist