Title of article
A Rare Central Venous Catheter Malposition: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Moeinipour, Ali Asghar Department of Cardiac Surgery - Imam reza Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Amouzeshi, Ahmad Department of Cardiac Surgery - Imam reza Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Joudi, Marjan Department of Cardiac Surgery - Imam reza Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Fathi, Mehdi Department of Cardiac Surgery - Imam reza Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Jahanbakhsh, Saeed Department of Cardiac Surgery - Imam reza Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Hafez, Saeed Department of Cardiac Surgery - Imam reza Hospital - Faculty of Nursing - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Izanloo, Azra Department of Radiologic Technology - Faculty of Paramedicine Sciences - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Khorsand, Mahmood Department of Cardiac Surgery - Imam reza Hospital - Faculty of Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
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Abstract
Introduction: Central venous catheter placement is a routine procedure for the management of critically ill patients; however, it is important to ensure its proper placement. A central venous catheter malposition may cause various complications, some of which can be fatal. Case Presentation: We report an unexpected malposition of a catheter in the left internal jugular vein, where it entered into the left internal mammary vein. Conclusions: We think one of the influential factors for leading a guidewire and catheter into a nominated vein may be the left sided bevel of the needle at the time of internal jugular vein needle and catheter insertion. We were required to continue going towards the subclavian vein and accidentally turned into the left internal mammary vein.
Keywords
Central Venous Catheter , Venous Pressure , Catheters , Vascular Access Devices , Catheters , Indwelling
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2473107
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