Right subclavian artery cannulation: Is chest roentgenogram sufficient to diagnose the complication?
2011
Right Subclavian Artery Cannulation and Chest X-ray Diagnosis
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Author Information
Author(s): Srinivasan Nataraj, Madagondapalli Kumar Akshay
Primary Institution: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Conclusion
The authors argue that relying solely on a chest radiograph to diagnose complications from right subclavian artery cannulation may not be sufficient.
Supporting Evidence
- The pulsatile column of fluid in the infusion set is subjective and may not indicate proper catheter placement.
- Comparing arterial blood gases from the catheter and peripheral artery may not always be feasible in unstable patients.
Takeaway
When doctors put a tube in a vein, just looking at an X-ray might not be enough to check for problems.
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