Femorally inserted central catheter, migration and catheter damage during contrast media injection: A case report

J Vasc Access. 2024 Mar;25(2):666-668. doi: 10.1177/11297298221125154. Epub 2022 Nov 7.

Abstract

Femorally inserted Central Catheters are increasingly used also for medium and long-term catheterization as an alternative to Centrally and Peripherally inserted Central Catheters. If certified as "power injectable," they may be used for contrast media injection during radiological examinations. It is important to consider the risk that, as with other types of catheters, the injection of contrast media could cause migration or damage to the device. The case of a Femoral catheter migration in hepatic vein, during CT scan, is described.

Keywords: Nursing; contrast media; femoral catheter; internal migration; tip migration; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral*
  • Catheters, Indwelling
  • Central Venous Catheters*
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans

Substances

  • Contrast Media