ultrasound for localization of central venous catheter: a good alternative to chest x-ray?

Ultrasound for Localization of Central Venous Catheter: A Good Alternative to Chest X-Ray?

BACKGROUND Chest radiography after central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is the main method of verifying the catheter location. Despite the widespread use of radiography for detecting catheter position, x-ray may not always be readily available, especially in the operating room. OBJECTIVES We aimed to compare contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) and chest radiography for detecting the c...

What abnormality is evident on the chest X-ray after placement of the central venous catheter?

Ultrasound Guidance for Central Venous Catheter Placement

tive technique for the percutaneous insertion of large-bore catheters into blood vessels that allowed for the application of angiocatheters for angiography. The Seldinger technique for central venous catheter (CVC) placement is ubiquitous in medical practice and the procedure is well known. Briefly, the procedure involves introducing a percutaneous needle into the vessel, passing a guidewire th...

The successful withdrawal of a migrated central venous catheter

Background: Central venous catheters (CVCs) have been used widely in clinics. These catheters are also recommended for children and infants receiving chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and etc. In this paper, we present migrated fractured control line of the heart of a girl. Case Presentation: A 2.5 year old girl with migrated of the fractured central line into the heart. In the ...

Central Venous Catheter Tips Showing Pigtail Features on Chest X-Ray to Both Sides of the Sternum-Highlighting the Causes

Despite the level of skill of the operator and the use of ultrasound guidance, central venous catheter (CVC) placement can result in CVC malpositioning, i.e., an unintended placement of the catheter tip in an inadequate vessel. CVC malpositioning is not a complication of central line insertion; however, undiagnosed CVC malpositioning can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Saline Flush versus Chest x ray in Confirmation of Central Venous Catheter Placement; a Diagnostic Accuracy Study

Introduction Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a commonly performed procedure in critically ill patients of emergency department. This study was designed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of saline flush with CXR in confirmation of above-the-diaphragm CVC placement. Methods This prospective cross sectional study was conducted on adult patients in need of CVC placement in emergency depa...