Covid-19 and a lost guidewire: A misty tale of misery!

Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a routine procedure in patients admitted Intensive Care Units (ICU) worldwide. Most commonly, seldinger technique being practiced irrespective of the site insertion. Though considered very safe, guide wire related complications have been reported literature and incidence has increased COVID era where intensivists to work personal protective equipment (PPE). We are reporting about patient severe COVID-19, ICU. His right femoral was done start vasopressors. The accidentally slipped inside vein during procedure. It immediately detected managed with assistance interventional radiologist under fluoroscopic guidance. Complications like misplacement can be catastrophic CVC. discussed measures that prevent or reduce such while working PPE ICUs.