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1Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Kastamonu, TUR.
Insights
Central venous catheters offer vital vascular access but can lead to complications like malposition. Imaging techniques are crucial for confirming correct central venous catheter placement and avoiding adverse events.
Area of Science:
- Medical Procedures
- Vascular Access
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential for clinical treatments and hemodynamic monitoring.
- CVCs provide access via internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins.
- Potential complications include mechanical issues, infections, and thromboembolism.
Observation:
- Central venous catheter malposition is a rare but significant complication.
- Various imaging modalities can evaluate CVC location, including radiography, ultrasonography, waveform analysis, and echocardiography.
- This report details five cases of CVC malposition identified through imaging post-procedure.
Findings:
- Imaging techniques successfully detected central venous catheter malposition in five presented cases.
- Accurate localization of CVCs is critical for patient safety and effective treatment.
- The study highlights the utility of diagnostic imaging in managing CVC placement complications.
Implications:
- Early detection of CVC malposition through imaging can prevent serious patient harm.
- Standardizing imaging protocols for CVC placement verification is recommended.
- Further research into minimizing CVC malposition incidence is warranted.
Abstract:
Central venous catheters are a procedure that provides vascular access, allowing the application of various clinical treatments and the measurement of some hemodynamic values. It provides access to the internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, and, femoral vein with a large-bore catheter. There are mechanical, infectious, and thromboembolic complications resulting from central venous catheter placement and care. Central venous catheter malposition is a rare catheter complication that may be encountered. The location of the central venous catheter can be evaluated with imaging techniques such as posteroanterior chest radiograph, ultrasonography, central venous catheter waveform, and transesophageal echocardiography. Five malposition cases detected by imaging after the central venous catheter procedure in our clinic are presented.
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