Key result
Positive flush test detects right subclavian CVC malposition into the ipsilateral IJV.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights an unusual complication of subclavian central venous catheterization where the tip malpositions into the ipsilateral internal jugular vein.
Unusual ipsilateral jugular malposition of subclavian CVC reported; case report leaves open optimal confirmation and prevention strategies.
Central venous catheterization (CVC) via infraclavicular subclavian approach in neurosurgical patients is very common practice. Malpositioning of central venous catheter inserted into subclavian vein is a known and dreaded complication. Malpositioning of catheter tip into ipsilateral jugular vein is an unusual occurrence. We hereby describe a case where a subclavian
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Arora et al. (2013) conducted a case report in Meningioma requiring central venous access (n=1). Subclavian central venous catheterization was evaluated on Malposition of catheter tip. A right subclavian central venous catheter was malpositioned into the ipsilateral internal jugular vein, which was detected by a positive flush test and confirmed by chest X-ray.
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