Percutaneous subclavian artery stent-graft placement following failed ultrasound guided subclavian venous access
2006
Stent-Graft Placement After Failed Subclavian Venous Access
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Burbridge Brent, Stoneham Grant, Szkup Peter
Primary Institution: University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital
Conclusion
The placement of a stent-graft successfully prevented complications from an inadvertent arterial cannulation during a failed venous access attempt.
Supporting Evidence
- Ultrasound guidance improves success rates and reduces complications in venous access.
- The patient had no complications after the stent-graft placement.
- Proper training in ultrasound techniques is crucial for preventing such complications.
Takeaway
A doctor tried to put a tube in a vein but accidentally put it in an artery instead. They fixed it by putting in a special device to keep the artery safe.
Methodology
The procedure involved ultrasound-guided attempts for venous access, followed by angiographic imaging and stent-graft placement in the subclavian artery.
Limitations
The study is a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 77-year-old woman undergoing cardiac surgery.
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