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Year : 2013 | Volume
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Loss of guide wire: A lesson learnt review of literature
Rajiv Srivastav1, Vishal Yadav2, Dimpy Sharma2, Vikas Yadav3
1 Department of Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 2 Department of Surgery, MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 3 Department of Orthopaedics, Sidharth Hospital, Goregoan, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Vishal Yadav 103/A Sani Apartment, S. V. Road, Mumbai 400 102, Maharashtra India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | 3 |
DOI: 10.4103/2006-8808.128732
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Catheterization of central veins is a routine technique which is widely used in emergency department and medical intensive care units. Seldinger's technique is widely used to place central venous and arterial catheters and is generally considered safe. The technique does have multiple potential risks. Guide wire-related complications are rare but potentially serious. We describe a case of a lost guide wire during central venous catheter (CVC) insertion followed by a review of the literature of this topic. Measures which can be taken to prevent such complications are explained in detail as well as recommended steps to remedy errors should they occur. |
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