Case Report

Unusual Complications of Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Cannulation

Abstract

Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a common procedure in operation theaters and intensive care units (ICU). The procedure is performed through anatomical landmark technique, open surgical procedure, and ultrasound-assisted insertion. In the 1990s, ultrasound guidance of CVC insertion has been advocated as a means to reduce mechanical complications and placement failures compared with the landmark technique. Still CVC complications can be related to insertion, indwelling, or extraction. There is a need for continuous monitoring to avoid possible risk factors so as to minimize the morbidity and mortality.

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IssueVol 5 No 3 (2019): Summer QRcode
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DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/aacc.v5i3.1214
Keywords
Central venous catheter Ultrasound Pleural effusion

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Sama S, Agarwal S, Adabala V, Leonard Anthony M. Unusual Complications of Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Cannulation. Arch Anesth & Crit Care. 2019;5(3):107-109.