Subclavian hemodialysis catheter insertion can lead to fatal pericardial tamponade, necessitating specific precautions.
Supports caution with subclavian hemodialysis catheter insertion; leaves open comparative safety of alternative access methods.
• A fatal complication of subclavian hemodialysis catheter insertion for plasmaphoresis is described. Precautions are recommended to avoid the recurrence of this complication. (Arch Intern Med1982;142:1751-1753)
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