Figures 5 – 16:  External Jugular Vein Location and Central Venous Catheterization.

Figure 5 shows the right external jugular vein (dotted lines) located in the right jugular furrow. The vein is best punctured distal to the junction of the more-proximal tributaries (the optimal insertion site is noted by the red oval). Hair should be clipped and a sterile preparation should be performed.