Open AccessMalposition of Subclavian Venous Catheter Leading to Chest Complications
Author(s) -
Madhur Kumar,
Akash Ranjan Singh,
Kuldeep Singh Sidhu,
Amandeep Kaur
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/19399.7860
Subject(s) - medicine , pneumothorax , superior vena cava , catheter , central venous catheter , cardiac tamponade , subclavian vein , surgery , tamponade , sepsis , complication , thrombosis
Although Central Venous Catheter (CVC) placement is a relatively simple procedure but its insertion and maintenance are associated with significant risks. Malposition (defined as any CVC tip position outside the superior vena cava) may be associated with catheter insertion and may require immediate intervention. It may result in complications like haemothorax, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, sepsis, thrombosis and cardiac tamponade. This case report presents timely detection of the complication after placement of CVC. Everyone should be aware of the complications and monitor consistently appropriate position of catheter tips.