Limb Ischemia after Central Venous Cannulation: Is the Cannulation to Blame?

Authors

  •   R. Ranjana Department of Anaesthesiology, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka

Keywords:

Axillary artery, central venous catheterization, thrombosis

Abstract

A 65‑year‑old woman underwent right subclavian venous cannulation in the Intensive Care unit. Within a few hours following the cannulation, ischemic changes were noted in the right upper limb. A misplaced central venous catheter was suspected as the cause of the ischemia. However, a color Doppler study revealed right axillary artery thrombosis. She was put on antiplatelet therapy. Upper limb vascular complications can occur after central venous catheterization due to various causes. Timely investigations and management can help at such critical times.

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Ranjana, R. (2016). Limb Ischemia after Central Venous Cannulation: Is the Cannulation to Blame?. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, 2(1), 40–42. Retrieved from http://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/139114

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 1, January - March 2016

Section

Student Corner

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