[Method for determining the position of the catheter end in the central vein]. / Sposob opredeleniia polozheniia kontsa katetera v tsentral'noi vene.

The position of the catheter end in the central vein was studied by the x-ray, ultrasonic, and electrometric methods during catheterization of 69 veins in 66 patients. The position was incorrect in 64% cases. Electrometric method for detecting the position of the end of venous catheter is the most available for intensive care wards of municipal hospitals, because no special equipment or staff is needed, the method is simple, can be used directly during catheterization, and is cheap.

[Use of electrographic method for detection of catheter position in the aorta]. / Primenenie élelktrograficheskogo metoda dlia opredeleniia polozheniia katetera v aorte.

Electrographic method has permitted to detect the position of aorta catheter's end in 5 patients. This method is most available for intensive care departments of city hospital, because it doesn't require special equipment and additional staff, is easy to master, may be directly used during catheterisation, is safe for patients and staff and is cost effective.