Malpositioning of Central Venous Catheter : Two Case Reports

Abstract

Malpositioning of central venous catheter inserted into subclavian vein is a known and dreaded complication. Malpositioning of catheter tip into contralateral subclavian is an extremely unusual occurrence. The author describes two cases, one of subclavian central venous catheter and another of a peripherally inserted central catheter, in which the catheter malpositioned into contralateral subclavian vein.

Keywords

• Central venous catheter
• Subclavian
• Malpositioning