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British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2002, Vol. 89, No. 4 650-652
© 2002 The Board of Management and Trustees of the British Journal of Anaesthesia

Case Reports

The stuck central venous catheter: beware of potential hazards

S. Mahadeva, A. Cohen* and M. Bellamy

Intensive Care Unit, St James’s Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK*Corresponding author

Many complications of attempted central venous access have been described, most related to insertion. Larger and stiffer catheters are being used more often for dialysis or massive transfusion. This case report details how one catheter was damaged during the insertion of a second catheter. The problem was discovered when the catheter could not be removed, and was subsequently removed after dissection. The reason for the difficult removal and the likely consequences of excessive force are illustrated.

Br J Anaesth 2002; 89: 650–2


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