Dilator-associated complications of central vein catheter insertion: Possible mechanisms of injury and suggestions for prevention

Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

Volumn 10, Issue 5, 1996, Pages 634-637

  Oropello, J M ^a   Leibowitz, A B ^a   Manasia, A ^a   Del Guidice, R ^a   Benjamin, E ^a  

^a MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

central line; complication; design; dilator; hemothorax; introducer

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CASE REPORT; CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER; CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERIZATION; FEMALE; HEART ARREST; HEMODIALYSIS; HUMAN; MALE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RESPIRATORY DISTRESS; VEIN INJURY; VEIN RUPTURE;

EID: 0029830966     PISSN: 10530770     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1053-0770(96)80142-X     Document Type: Article

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