**5.1.3 Central venous pressure**

Central venous access not only helpful in monitoring but also provides a reliable route for drugs, fluid and blood. Right internal jugular vein (Table 3) is commonly used due to its straight course to right atrium while left side is avoided due to concerns about its persistent connection to left SVC (which may be ligated during surgery). Alternatively femoral and subclavian veins can also be used.


Table 3. Central venous catheter (Internal Jugular Vein) size according to weight
