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Cerebral infarct following central venous cannulation

N A Zaidi1, M Khan, H I Naqvi

  • 1Department of Anaesthesiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

Anaesthesia
|April 16, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Internal jugular vein cannulation can lead to inadvertent carotid artery puncture. This case report details a cerebral infarct complication following such an event.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular surgery
  • Neurology
  • Medical complications

Background:

  • Internal jugular vein cannulation is a common medical procedure.
  • Complications can arise, including inadvertent arterial puncture.
  • Carotid artery injury is a known, though infrequent, risk.

Observation:

  • A patient undergoing internal jugular vein cannulation experienced an inadvertent puncture of the carotid artery.
  • This arterial injury occurred during the cannulation procedure.

Findings:

  • The carotid artery puncture resulted in a subsequent cerebral infarct.
  • This highlights a serious neurological consequence of the procedural complication.

Implications:

  • Emphasizes the critical need for vigilance during internal jugular vein cannulation.
  • Suggests potential for improved techniques or safety measures to prevent carotid artery puncture.
  • Underscores the importance of recognizing and managing neurological complications post-procedure.

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