title: Perforation of the intrapericardial aorta during subclavian catheterization.
abstract: We have reported a case of fatal perforation of the intrapericardial aorta during attempted subclavian venipuncture through the infraclavicular route in a patient with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. The case illustrates the importance of having the procedure done only by personnel experienced in the technique, even in emergency situations.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries*; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology; D002404:Catheterization / Q000401:mortality*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010496:Pericardium / Q000293:injuries*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000150:complications; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013350:Subclavian Vein