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Air embolism after central venous catheterization.

Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics, 1984
Air embolism--the most dangerous complication of central venous catheterization--may occur in several ways. The most frequent is from disconnection of the catheter from the related intravenous tubing.
J. Kashuk, I. Penn
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Central Venous Catheterization-Reply

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1982
In Reply.— Dr Mitchell describes what we have found to be a common occurrence among physicians who have compared the SC and IC routes with subclavian vein catheterization. In our experience, there has been a preference for the SC approach, especially among the residents in emergency medicine, because it is both easier to perform and also associated ...
Steven C. Dronen, Bruce M. Thompson, Richard M. Nowak   +2 more
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Complications of Central Venous Catheterization

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, 1998
Placement of central venous access devices by radiologists has been proven to be safe and effective. Although rare, certain potential complications are recognized during or after placement of central venous catheters. This article reviews the most common complications related to placement of central venous catheters and outlines possible interventions ...
Babak Yaghmai, David Warner, Charles A. Owens   +2 more
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Central venous catheterization via the external jugular vein. A technique employing the J-WIRE.

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 1974
CENTRAL venous pressure (CVP) measurement provides valuable clinical data during the perioperative period. A variety of routes and techniques for obtaining CVP data have been described.
C. Blitt, W. A. Wright, W. C. Petty, T. A. Webster   +3 more
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A Safe Technique of Central Venous Catheterization

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 1982
A modified techniquue of internal jugular catheterization is described, especially suitable for patients in whom subclavian vein catheterization may be dangerous. After introduction into the internal jugular vein, the catheter is tunneled to exit on the chest wall, using the same needle used for venipuncture.
Krishnan Sriram, Mitchell V. Kaminski, Rodney Berger   +2 more
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Cardiac Tamponade: A Fatal Complication of Central Venous Catheterization

, 1973
A case of acute pericardial tamponade occurred secondary to a central venous catheter; and 11 similar cases are reviewed from the literature. The tamponade in these cases is thought to be secondary to perforation of an intrapericardial structure by the ...
David K. Bone, WILLIS C. Maddrey, James Eagan, John L. Cameron   +3 more
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Upper-extremity deep vein thrombosis after central venous catheterization via the axillary vein.

Critical Care Medicine, 1999
OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of central venous catheter-induced thrombosis of the axillary vein. DESIGN Prospective, controlled study. SETTING Tertiary care university center.
C. Martin, X. Viviand, P. Saux, F. Gouin
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Central Venous Catheterization

2001
Central venous catheterization is frequently required in critically ill patients to facilitate fluid resuscitation; to administer vasoactive agents, sedative agents, antibiotics as well as myriad other medications; as well as to provide access for various dialytic approaches.
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Choosing a Catheter for Central Venous Catheterization

Surgical Clinics of North America, 1973
Certain types of complications can be eliminated or reduced with catheter design, even with less experienced operators. Several different designs commercially available and suitable for central venous placement are examined and each is evaluated as to how it affects the incidence of complications.
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Femoral deep vein thrombosis associated with central venous catheterization: results from a prospective, randomized trial.

Critical Care Medicine, 1995
OBJECTIVE To determine the frequency of central venous catheter-induced deep vein thrombosis of the femoral vein. DESIGN Prospective, randomized, controlled trial. SETTING Tertiary care center.
S. Trottier, C. Veremakis, Jacklyn O’Brien, A. Auer   +3 more
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