Key result
Central venous catheter-induced cardiac tamponade carries a 65% to 100% mortality rate and requires multiple modalities, including chest radiography, to ensure proper tip positioning.
Why the study?
Does patient-specific estimation of CVC insertion depth prevent cardiac tamponade in patients undergoing CVC insertion?
Population
Patients undergoing central venous catheter (CVC) insertion
Comparison
Patient-specific estimation of CVC insertion… vs Standard fixed insertion depth
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Relying on a single standard depth for CVC insertion is unsafe; patient-specific measurements and immediate chest radiography are essential to prevent fatal cardiac tamponade.
Does patient-specific estimation of CVC insertion depth prevent cardiac tamponade in patients undergoing CVC insertion?
Relying on a single standard depth for CVC insertion is unsafe; patient-specific measurements and immediate chest radiography are essential to prevent fatal cardiac tamponade.
Shamir et al. (2011) conducted an editorial in Central Venous Catheter-Induced Cardiac Tamponade. Central venous catheter insertion was evaluated. Central venous catheter-induced cardiac tamponade carries a 65% to 100% mortality rate and requires multiple modalities, including chest radiography, to ensure proper tip positioning.
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