Cardiac tamponade and contralateral hemothorax after subclavian vein catheterization.
A patient developed life-threatening cardiac tamponade and contralateral hemothorax after insertion of a subclavian catheter in the operating room. Contrast was infused through the catheter, demonstrating its malposition in the pericardial space. Contrast infusion was valuable in evaluating this complication of central line placement.
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Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Chicago.
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D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013350:Subclavian Vein