UNUSUAL MALPOSITION OF CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER - A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Haider Abbas K G Medical University, Lucknow, India
  • Zia Arshad K G Medical University, Lucknow, India
  • Sulekha Saxena K G Medical University, Lucknow, India
  • Jaishri Bogra K G Medical University, Lucknow, India
  • Ahlam Kazim K G Medical University, Lucknow, India

Keywords:

Malposition, Central Venous Catheter, Axillary Vein

Abstract

We report a case of malpositioning of central venous catheter in axillary vein. We experienced interesting and rare malpositioned catheter tip in to axillary vein while attempting to cannulate through internal jugular vein.

 

Author Biography

Haider Abbas, K G Medical University, Lucknow, India

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Published

2013-03-31

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Abbas, H. ., Arshad, Z. ., Saxena, S. ., Bogra, J. ., & Kazim, A. . (2013). UNUSUAL MALPOSITION OF CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER - A CASE REPORT. National Journal of Medical Research, 3(01), 96–97. Retrieved from https://njmr.in/index.php/file/article/view/589

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 01 (2013)

Section

Case Report

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