Misplaced central venous catheter in the jugular venous arch exposed during dissection before sternotomy.

J Clin Anesth

Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea.

Published: November 2008

AI Article Synopsis

  • Subclavian vein catheterization usually doesn't lead to the central venous catheter ending up in the jugular venous arch.
  • This text discusses a specific case where a CVC was mistakenly placed in the JVA during a cardiac surgery.
  • The case highlights the potential risks and complications associated with catheter placement in surgical settings.

Article Abstract

Subclavian vein catheterization rarely results in misplacement of the central venous catheter (CVC) into the jugular venous arch (JVA). We present a case of misplacement of the CVC into the JVA during cardiac surgery.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinane.2008.05.023DOI Listing

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