The 2011 CDC Guidelines for Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections recommends placement of a CVC in the subclavian vein rather than the internal jugular vein to minimize infection risk. However, due to lack of experience with placement in the subclavian vein, in the Vanderbilt MICU, it is most common for residents to place catheters in the internal jugular vein. Placement of the CVC under ultrasound guidance has become standard of care and is also recommended by the aforementioned CDC guidelines (CDC guidelines).