Complications of central venous catheterization

Authors
Owens, CA Yaghmai, B Warner, D
Citation
Ca. Owens et al., Complications of central venous catheterization, SEM INTERV, 15(3), 1998, pp. 341-355
Citations number
114
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
07399529 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
341 - 355
Database
ISI
SICI code
0739-9529(199809)15:3<341:COCVC>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
Placement of central venous access devices by radiologists has been proven to be safe and effective. Although rare, certain potential complications ar e recognized during or after placement of central venous catheters. This ar ticle reviews the most common complications related to placement of central venous catheters and outlines possible interventions used in the managemen t of such complications.