Inadvertent arterial administration of parenteral hyperalimentation solution resulting in generalized seizure activity.
Serious complications may arise from improper central venous catheter placement. In this case report, seizures occurred as a result of inadvertent arterial administration of parenteral hyperalimentation. There is a need for radiographic confirmation of central venous catheter position by qualified personnel before catheter use.
Sherman
B W
BW
Department of Medicine, Mt Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
McNamara
M P
MP
Shen
S J
SJ
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000592:standards*; D005526:Food, Formulated / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial / Q000009:adverse effects; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000592:standards*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*