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A central venous catheter complicating head and neck surgery
1Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham.
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|December 1, 1991
Summary
A central venous catheter was mistakenly placed in the internal jugular vein. The catheter tip was later found in surgical pathology, avoiding central circulation embolism and leading to a proposed prevention protocol.
Area of Science:
- Medical procedures
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical complications
Background:
- Central venous catheterization is a common procedure.
- Complications can arise from improper placement.
- Internal jugular vein access carries specific risks.