title: Accidental carotid artery cannulation detected by bedside ultrasound.
abstract: This report highlights the importance of using bedside ultrasound in the emergency department to confirm guide-wire placement when performing central venous catheter placement prior to dilating and cannulating the vessel.
authors.affiliation: Alameda County Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Oakland, CA.
authors.forename: Kris
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chiles
authors.forename: Arun
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nagdev