Accidental Puncture of the Pulmonary Artery during a Subclavian Central Venous Catheterization. (9th May 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moriceau, Jérôme; Compère, Vincent; Bigo, Marc; Dureuil, Bertrand
• Other Names: Abouqal R. Academic Editor.; Kern H. Academic Editor.; Pichler G. Academic Editor.; Starkopf J. Academic Editor.; Zauner C. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in critical care. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-05-09
• Subjects: Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Medical emergencies -- Periodicals; 616.02805
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/160847
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6420

Abstract

Abstract : The complications associated with central venous catheterization are common and well known. Common malplacement locations have been described in the literature. We report the case of a direct puncture of the pulmonary artery during a subclavian central venous catheterization.