Central venous catheter removal is perceived by most physicians as a simple bed side procedure not paying attention to a possible serious and life-threatening complication like pulmonary air embolism and the risk of which is increased by removing the catheter in a sitting position.This paper raises physicians' awareness on the proper technique on how to remove central venous catheters.
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