Accidental Subclavian Artery Catheterization During Attempted Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheter Placement: A Case Report

Abstract

Central venous catheter placement has been routinely employed for anesthetic and intensive care management. Despite proper technique used and expertise complications do occur; some of which are related to catheter misplacements. We report a case in which subclavian artery was accidently catheterized during attempted internal jugular venous cannulation.

Keywords

• central venous catheters
• catheter misplacements
• internal jugular vein cannulation
• subclavian artery catheterization