Both subclavian veins—right and left—are located underneath the clavicle (collarbone). The subclavian vein is a large paired, deep vein that extends along each side of the neck.

Evidence suggests that elective, real-time, ultrasound-guided cannulation of the subclavian vein may be more effective than the landmark-guided technique when performed by an experienced operator ...

For the study, researchers randomly assigned 3,027 patients to have catheters placed in one of three locations: nontunneled central venous catheterization to the subclavian, jugular, or femoral vein.

Cite this: Internal Jugular, Subclavian, and Axillary Deep Venous Thrombosis and the Risk of Pulmonary Embolism - Medscape - Feb 01, 2008. Abstract and Introduction Methods ...

Yet 13 of the subclavian-vein insertions (1.5%) were associated with pneumothorax requiring chest tube insertion compared with 4 (0.5%) of insertions at the jugular vein.

(HealthDay News) — A multi-angle needle guide can improve ultrasound-guided catheterization of the subclavian vein, according to a study published online August 28 in Anaesthesia. Tim Maecken ...

Management of recurrent deep vein thrombosis in thoracic outlet syndrome. Presented at the American Academy of Physician Assistants 2017 conference; May 15-19, 2017; Las Vegas. Picked for You ...