Smart Phrase Addendum to Central Venous Cannulation Note in the Electronic Medical Record
| DEMOGRAPHICS | VEIN ANATOMY | NEEDLE | OUTCOME |
|---|---|---|---|
| date: | IJ,SCL,Fem: | gauge: | Cannulation success? |
| pt age: | side (R/L): | tip sharpness (A-,B-,I-) | overshoot (DWP)? |
| pt height: | skin→superficial wall (mm): | length (mm): | # skin punctures: |
| pt weight: | skin→mid-lumen (mm): | insertion angle (°): | # needle re-directs: |
| pt sex: | skin→deep wall (mm): | tip insertion depth (mm): | notes: |
| operator experience: | A-P diameter (mm): M-L diameter (mm): | needle stop used? needle stop type: |
A-,B-,I-, sharpness category: A-, extra-sharp; B-, of lesser sharpness customary for vascular access; I-, of sharpness intermediate between A- and B-; A-P, anteroposterior; DWP, double-wall puncture; IJ, SCL, Fem, internal jugular, subclavian, femoral (vein being cannulated); M-L, medial-lateral; pt, patient; R/L, right/left.