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Coughing and central venous catheter dislodgement.
1Department of Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1317.
JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Forceful coughing can dislodge silastic central venous catheters, especially in cystic fibrosis patients. Early suspicion is crucial as dislodgement may be asymptomatic but lead to complications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Pulmonology
- Clinical Case Studies
Background:
- Silastic central venous catheters are prone to dislodgement.
- Coughing-induced catheter dislodgement is rarely reported.