*Equipment needed for Central Venous Catheter (CVC)* *1. Central Venous Catheter Kit* - *Includes:* Catheter, dilator, guidewire, scalpel, syringe, needle. - *Function:* Complete setup for inserting the catheter. *2. Sterile Gloves and Gown* - *Function:* Prevent infection and maintain aseptic technique. *3. Antiseptic Solution (e.g., Chlorhexidine)* - *Function:* Skin disinfection at the insertion site. *4. Sterile Drapes* - *Function:* Create a sterile field. *5. Local Anesthetic (e.g., Lidocaine)* - *Function:* Numb the insertion site. *6. Syringes and Needles* - *Function:* For drawing up and injecting anesthetic and flushing lines. *7. Introducer Needle* - *Function:* Initial access to the central vein. *8. Guidewire* - *Function:* Threaded through needle to guide catheter placement. *9. Dilator* - *Function:* Enlarges tract in tissue for catheter insertion. *10. Scalpel* - *Function:* Make small skin incision. *11. Central Venous Catheter* - *Function:* Provides access to central venous circulation for fluids, meds, monitoring. *12. Suture and Suture Holder* - *Function:* Secure the catheter in place. *13. Transparent Dressing* - *Function:* Cover and protect the site while allowing visualization. *14. Flush Solution* (e.g., Saline or Heparin) - *Function:* Maintain catheter patency. *15. Ultrasound Machine (if available)* - *Function:* Visual guidance for vein access.