Dislodgment of catheter during arterial cannulation: a case report

Changgeng Yi Xue Za Zhi. 1997 Jun;20(2):138-41.

Abstract

Invasive blood pressure monitoring is important in medical practice, especially for hemodynamic monitoring of the critically ill. Catheter dislodgment is a rarely reported complication. We herein report a catheter dislodgment complication during the procedure of arterial cannulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged