A case of intracerebral air embolism secondary to the insertion of a Hickman line.
Complications following the insertion of intravenous catheters are relatively uncommon. We report a potentially serious, hitherto unrecognized complication of Hickman line insertion, and discuss the condition.
Dilkes
M G
MG
Department of Neurosciences, Charing Cross Hospital, London, England.
Dunwoody
G
G
Bull
T M
TM
Eppel
B
B
Barrett
N J
NJ
D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed