title: Inadvertent arterial administration of parenteral hyperalimentation solution resulting in generalized seizure activity.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Mt Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Sherman
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: McNamara
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Shen
mesh_terms: 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*