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Central venous catheterization

A central venous catheter (CVC), also known as a central line, central venous line, or central venous access catheter, is a catheter placed into a large vein. It is a form of venous access. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Air embolism
Arrhythmia
Arteriovenous fistulas
Brachial plexus injury
Cardiac tamponade
Hematoma
Hemopericardium
Hemothorax
Hydrothorax
Phrenic nerve injury
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Sepsis
Thoracic duct laceration
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombus
May Cause
Air embolism
Arrhythmia
Arteriovenous fistulas
Brachial plexus injury
Cardiac tamponade
Hematoma
Hemopericardium
Hemothorax
Hydrothorax
Phrenic nerve injury
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Sepsis
Thoracic duct laceration
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombus


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