Unusual catheter tip placement from attempted central venous catheterization.
Percutaneous catheterization of the subclavian and internal jugular veins is rapid and has overall complication rates from 0% to 11.2%. Noncentral placement of catheter tips has been reported in 1% to 16% of all cases. Two previously unreported locations for noncentral placement of catheter tips are described.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001401:Azygos Vein; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013909:Thorax / Q000098:blood supply*; D014680:Veins