Korean J Anesthesiol.  1996 Jun;30(6):755-760. 10.4097/kjae.1996.30.6.755.

Hydrothorax following Subclavian Catheterization

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
  • 2Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, Sejong Hospital, Pucheon, Korea.

Abstract

Central venous catheterization has been widely used in the management of critically ill patients and anesthetic management for the cases associated with severe hemodynamic changes. But this procedures may associate with life-threatening complications. In this case we experienced a hydrothorax following subclavian vein catheterization and we discussed the points that should be kept in mind to prevent the serious complications of central venous catheterization.

Keyword

Complications; hydrothorax; Equipment; subclavian catheter

MeSH Terms

Catheterization*
Catheterization, Central Venous
Catheters*
Central Venous Catheters
Critical Illness
Hemodynamics
Humans
Hydrothorax*
Subclavian Vein
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