Fracture and Embolization of a Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter

A case is presented of the fracture and embolization of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter. This novel complication is discussed in the context of patients in alternate care settings with emphasis on retrieval of the embolized catheter fragment, morbidity of catheter embolization, and p...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition 1994-01, Vol.18 (1), p.79-80
Hauptverfasser:	Linz, David N., Bisset, George S., Warner, Brad W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Biological and medical sciences Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects Catheterization, Central Venous - methods Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects Embolism - etiology Emergency and intensive care: metabolism and nutrition disorders. Enteral and parenteral nutrition Equipment Failure Female Humans Infant Intensive care medicine Medical sciences Parenteral Nutrition, Total - adverse effects Parenteral Nutrition, Total - instrumentation
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:	A case is presented of the fracture and embolization of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter. This novel complication is discussed in the context of patients in alternate care settings with emphasis on retrieval of the embolized catheter fragment, morbidity of catheter embolization, and precautions against inadvertent fracture in the home care setting. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 18:79–80, 1994)
ISSN:	0148-6071 1941-2444
DOI:	10.1177/014860719401800179