Haemorrhagic Shock in a Pregnant Patient and the Unsuspicious Subclavian Catheter.

Introduction: Central venous catheterisation (CVC) is a commonly performed procedure in clinical practice. Although usually safe, complications can arise such inadvertent vascular lesion. This report is of a case of left brachiocephalic vascular lesion due to a subclavian catheter, thus raising awareness about this potential complication, which is not always immediately recognised.

Candida: The Ruthless Opportunist.

Spondylodiscitis is a pathology with a devastating potential for functional limitation in patients, which may involve immobilization for months due to the risk of compression or even spinal cord section. It is a rare type of infection occurring in the vertebrae and discs of the spine, and most are bacterial. Fungal cases are rare.