Title of article :
Retrieval of Tunneled Cuffed Venous Catheter Due to Accidental Catheterization of Subclavian Artery
Author/Authors :
Shah ، Soham Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital , Joshi ، Abhishek Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital
Abstract :
Tunneled cuffed venous catheter or permacath insertion is used routinely in intensive care management and chronic kidney disease patient for dialysis. We report an unusual case of 43Y old male patient case of chronic kidney disease on dialysis in whom a 14.5 Fr tunneled cuffed venous catheter was retrieved from subclavian artery due to accidental catheterization following insertion of catheter from internal jugular vein.
Keywords :
Catheterization , Injury , Subclavian Artery
Journal title :
Journal of Cardio- Thoracic Medicine
Journal title :
Journal of Cardio- Thoracic Medicine
