Inadvertent Suturing of a Left Internal Jugular Vein Catheter into the Innominate Vein during Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery

Inserting a central venous catheter (CVC) into either the right or left internal jugular vein is a routine procedure for a myriad of cardiac cases, such as coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacements, and the like. It is mainly used to administer medications, fluids, and blood products, as well as hemodynamic monitoring. As with any procedure, complications may occur. Some common complications include; catheter-related bloodstream infections, thrombosis, hemothorax, pneumothorax, fracture of the catheter, arterial puncture, nerve injury, malposition or migration, air embolism, and/or hemorrhage.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research