Retained guide wire during central venous catheterization

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 12

Abstract

Central venous catheterization is a commonly performed procedure in the intensive care unit that is technically challenging, and associated with several risks and complications. Catheter looping and knotting are known complications of central venous catheterization; however, there are few reports of guide wire-related complications. The most common known complication of a guide wire is cardiac arrhythmias. Here we present a case of in which a guide wire was lost during catheterization in 67 year old male.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Mansha Singh, Dr. Minakshi Gadhire, Dr. Prashant Rao, Dr. Mohan Achyut Joshi

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Dr. Mansha Singh, Dr. Minakshi Gadhire, Dr. Prashant Rao, Dr. Mohan Achyut Joshi (2015). Retained guide wire during central venous catheterization. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports, 3(12), 1163-1164. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-377676