Repositioning misplaced central venous catheters.
Central venous catheters inserted through the subclavian or basilic veins may be misplaced in the internal jugular vein. A simple technique employing a deflector guide wire allows catheter reposition in a very short time without the need for catheter withdrawal. In this manner, radiation exposure, the risk of catheter contamination, and patient discomfort are lessened.
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging