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Subclavian Vein Puncture As an Alternative Method of Blood Sample Collection in Rats
Published on: November 18, 2018
[Hemoptysis after subclavian vein puncture]
Dante Antonelli1, Shaul Atar, Lev Bloch
1Department of Cardiology, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel. antonelli_dante@hotmail.com
Harefuah
|November 10, 2007
Summary
A rare case of coughing up blood (hemoptysis) occurred after subclavian vein puncture. This self-resolving bleeding was likely due to an accidental lung puncture during the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Cardiology
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Vascular Access
Background:
- Subclavian vein catheterization is a common medical procedure.
- Potential complications include pneumothorax, arterial puncture, and bleeding.
- Hemoptysis is an uncommon complication following this procedure.
Observation:
- A patient experienced hemoptysis after undergoing subclavian vein puncture.
- The bleeding was minimal and spontaneously resolved.
- No significant adverse events were noted during or after the procedure.
Findings:
- The reported hemoptysis was attributed to an inadvertent puncture of the lung parenchyma.
- This suggests a potential, albeit rare, mechanism for post-procedural bleeding.
Implications:
- Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of lung puncture during subclavian vein access.
- Prompt recognition and conservative management are key for self-terminating hemoptysis.
- This case highlights the importance of meticulous technique in vascular access procedures.
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