title: Perforation of the right innominate vein by pulmonary artery catheter introducer sheath: a case report.
abstract: A complication following placement of the pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) is presented. Resistance was experienced during insertion of the introducer sheath, and the PAC could not be advanced into the right heart. Finally, the PAC was successfully placed through the left internal jugular vein. Perforation of the right innominate vein was identified following emergent exploratory surgery for cardiovascular collapse.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan 500, ROC.
authors.forename: Cheng-Yu
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Kuan-Yu
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Shao-Lun
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Taso
authors.forename: Shih-Kai
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Kuan-Ta
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Lu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000293:injuries*