The purpose of the study is to determine if tunneling standard short-term central lines for a short distance under the skin, with the assistance of ultrasound imaging, reduces the risk of central line infections for catheters placed in the neck vein. Previous work has shown that these lines can be tunneled without ultrasound guidance. We wish to determine if the use of ultrasound makes the tunneling procedure safer and easier.
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Timeframe: 6-8 weeks for the whole 20 pts.