Femoral venous catheter: intraperitoneal placement

Central venous cannulation through femoral veins is known to be associated with various complications. Early complications include extravasation and collection of blood, fluid, and/or contrast material in the retroperitoneal spaces or peritoneal cavity, whereas late abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).
 A 30-year-old patient was admitted emergency department brought into operating room a preliminary diagnosis pelvic fracture acute abdomen. An intravenous catheter placed peripheral vein central vein, which blood transfused. At start operation, it found that intraperitoneal bleeding caused by perforation catheter.
 We conclude case abdomen, if already room, proper placement should confirmed ultrasound imaging.
 Key words: catheterization; Femoral vein; Complications; Acute abdomen; Ultrasound imaging; Emergency care
 Citation: Piskinel Y, Sahap M, Balci CA, Gulec H, Erkilic E, But A. catheter: placement. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2021;25(2):203-205. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v25i2.1466
 Received: 23 November 2020. Reviewed: 10 February 2021, Accepted: 1 2021