Iatrogenic venous air embolism from central femoral vein catheterisation

• Published in: BMJ case reports Vol. 2013; p. bcr-2013-008965
• Main Authors: Jalota, Leena, Aryal, Madan Raj, Jain, Shashank
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 2013; BMJ Publishing Group
• Subjects: Abdomen; Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects; Catheters; Embolism, Air - etiology; Embolisms; Emergency medical care; Female; Femoral Vein; Humans; Iatrogenic Disease; Images In; Middle Aged; Unknown; USA/Canada; Veins & arteries

A CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis obtained for initial evaluation revealed air within the distal inferior vena cava (IVC) likely related to placement of the right inguinal catheter ( figures 1 and 2 ).