Cephalad misplacement of a pulmonary artery catheter in a patient with a preexisting Hickman catheter
Abstract Background Pulmonary artery catheter insertion is a routine practice in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery. However, pulmonary artery catheter insertion is associated with numerous complications that can be devastating to the patient. Incorrect placement is an overlooked complica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01254-4 |