Internal jugular catheterisation. A review of a potentially lethal hazard

A case is presented of near fatal haemorrhage into the pleural space following laceration of a vertebral artery during attempted cannulation of the internal jugular vein before cardiopulmonary bypass. The literature on similar cases is reviewed and recommendations made.

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1981-05, Vol.36 (5), p.512-517
Main Authors: Morgan, R N, Morrell, D F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catheterization - adverse effects
Female
Hemorrhage - etiology
Hemothorax - etiology
Humans
Jugular Veins
Middle Aged
Vertebral Artery - injuries
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Summary:A case is presented of near fatal haemorrhage into the pleural space following laceration of a vertebral artery during attempted cannulation of the internal jugular vein before cardiopulmonary bypass. The literature on similar cases is reviewed and recommendations made.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1981.tb10287.x