Prolonged infusion therapy via the major vessels]

Some aspects of continuous infusion therapy by means of catheterization of large vessels are discussed. The authors share their experience of 215 punctures and catheterizations of the subclavian vein for persistent parenteral feeding after various thoracoabdominal operative interventions in patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lung, mediastinum and other lesions. The puncturing resulted in 13 complications, making 5.2%.