Aspiration of parenteral nutrition – a previously unreported complication of central venous access in an infant: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The insertion of percutaneous central venous catheters is a common procedure in neonatal intensive care nurseries. Placement of the catheter tip in a large central vein is most desirable. Occasionally, due to difficult venous acces...

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Main Authors: Jardine Luke A, Inglis Garry DT, Davies Mark W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/63