Cardiac tamponade and contralateral hemothorax after subclavian vein catheterization.
- D Krauss and
- G A Schmidt
Abstract
A patient developed life-threatening cardiac tamponade and contralateral hemothorax after insertion of a subclavian catheter in the operating room. Contrast was infused through the catheter, demonstrating its malposition in the pericardial space. Contrast infusion was valuable in evaluating this complication of central line placement.
