Pediatric central line

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Age (yrs) Internal Jugular Subclavian Femoral
0-0.5 3F 3F 3F
0.5-2 3F 3F 3-4F
3-6 4F 4F 4-5F
7-12 4-5F 4-5F 5-8F


Initial length of insertion (cm) = 1.7 + [(0.07 x height (cm)]

Sources

Yoon, S. et al Depth of a central venous catheter tip: length of insertion guideline for pediatric patients. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2006; 50: 355—357

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