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Introduction to Mid-thigh Femoral Central Venous Catheters

Explore mid-thigh femoral central venous access. Review anatomy, patient selection, insertion concepts, tip position, and malposition considerations.

Program Details

About This Class

Get Acquainted With Mid-Thigh Femoral Access

Broaden your vascular access knowledge with an introduction to mid-thigh femoral central venous catheters. This course examines the anatomy and selection considerations associated with this access approach.

Compare the anatomical context with common femoral access and review the insertion and positioning concepts presented. Video content supports the introduction as part of further education in central device options.

What You Will Learn

  • Mid-thigh and common femoral anatomical considerations
  • Patient selection and indications
  • Insertion concepts and video review
  • Tip positioning and malposition

Continue With Appropriate Procedural Training

This course is an introduction to the approach. Develop procedural skills through the appropriate additional education, supervised practice, and competency assessment.

Who Should Attend

Vascular access clinicians and educators exploring additional central venous access approaches.

Continuing Education

Provider and Accreditation Information

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Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15304
Continuing Nursing Education also provided through Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # 50-1594
CNE status acceptable for all states within the USA