title: Massive hemoptysis during catheterization of the internal jugular vein.
abstract: Percutaneous cannulation of the internal jugular vein is commonly performed to obtain central venous access. We report the first case of massive hemoptysis occurring during cannulation of the internal jugular vein.
authors.affiliation: Division of Critical Care Medicine, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tilly
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Rackow
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Weil
mesh_terms: D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck