Interpleural Displacement of Subclavian Catheter During Thoracotomy: A Case Report.
10.7180/kmj.2012.27.2.191
- Author:
Ji Wook KIM
1
;
Dong Hee GANG
;
Doo Sik KIM
;
Se Hwan KIM
;
Soo Bong YU
;
Sie Jeong RYU
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea. siejeong@ns.kosinmed.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Complication;
Hemothorax;
Subclavian vein catheterization
- MeSH:
Arrhythmias, Cardiac;
Catheterization;
Catheterization, Central Venous;
Catheters;
Central Venous Catheters;
Central Venous Pressure;
Displacement (Psychology);
Hemothorax;
Organothiophosphorus Compounds;
Pneumothorax;
Vascular System Injuries
- From:Kosin Medical Journal
2012;27(2):191-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Central venous catheterization is well used to provide a large mount of fluid and monitor central venous pressure. However, the procedure accompany various complication including pneumothorax, vascular injury, nerve injury and arrhythmia. To verify correct position of catheter, we checked free regurgitation of blood during catheterization. We experienced a case report of right hemothorax that occurred after right central venous catheterization nevertheless checking correct position by free regurgitation.
