<prompt> MC late complication of central venous line: March 2013 fAir embolismThromboembolismCardiac arrhythmiasSepsis  <response>: Ans. D i.e. Sepsis Central venous lines CVLs They are routinely used for monitoring and the administration of total parenteral nutrition TPN and medications in almost all critical intensive care units CCUs. Central venous access is normally obtained by cannulation of the internal jugular, the subclan, or the femoral veins. Central venous access may also be obtained from more distal sites, typically the basilic and brachial veins, using a peripherally inseed central catheter PICC. However, intravascular catheters are often associated with serious complications, such as catheter-related bloodstream infection. 