Malpositioned central venous cannulae and the internal jugular vein.
The internal jugular vein is a common site for the malpositioned central venous cannula tip. This undesirable situation can be recognized clinically as well as radiologically, and can be remedied without further venepuncture.
D002404:Catheterization; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging