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Unusual catheter tip placement from attempted central venous catheterization
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Central venous catheterization via subclavian or internal jugular veins is common. This study identifies two new locations for non-central catheter tip placement, contributing to improved procedural safety.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Access Procedures
- Medical Device Placement
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Percutaneous catheterization of the subclavian and internal jugular veins is a widely used rapid vascular access technique.
- Reported complication rates for these procedures range from 0% to 11.2%.
- Non-central placement of catheter tips occurs in 1% to 16% of cases, potentially leading to complications.