Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Brachial Artery Catheterization in Swine
Published on: March 30, 2019
Brachial Plexus Injury Associated With Subclavian Vein Cannulation: A Case Report
Ezgi Gozubuyuk1, Mehmet I Buget, Turgut Akgul
1From the Departments of *Anesthesiology and †Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
We documented brachial plexus injury by electromyography and magnetic resonance imaging secondary to needle sticks for central line insertion. This type of complication is rare in the literature, as few case reports exist. Brachial plexus injury can happen because of anatomic variations. Nevertheless, multiple attempts or introducer needle rotations should be avoided during subclavian vein catheterization. Pain that emerges in the ipsilateral arm after subclavian catheter placement should be taken into serious consideration. It is important to identify the cause of pain as soon as possible so that the correct treatment can be efficiently provided. Use of an ultrasound-guided catheterization may be a better choice for preventing complications.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Intravenous Regional Anesthesia
One of the advantages of...
Arteries of the Upper Limbs
Veins of Upper Limbs
The deep venous system is primarily composed of the ulnar and radial veins. The ulnar vein, which drains the fingers through the superficial palmar venous arches, and the radial vein, which serves the palms via the deep palmar...
Parentral Nutrition: Centeral and Peripheral Parental Nutrition
PN can be administered through two primary routes:
1. Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN):
CPN involves delivering a high concentration of nutrients through a large vein. This is typically achieved using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) or,...

