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Catheter malposition following supraclavicular approach for subclavian vein catheterisation--case reports
Prem K Singh1, Zulfiquar Ali, Girija P Rath
1Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
The supraclavicular approach of subclavian vein catheterization is associated with the lowest incidence of malposition. We report two cases of unusual malpositions seen during central venous cathelerization of subclavian vein via supraclavicular approach. Literature search did not reveal such malpositions. The possible cause for the malposition and method to prevent it is discussed.
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