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. 1989 Sep-Oct;12(5):292-3.
doi: 10.1007/BF02575420.

The injection technique for repositioning central venous catheters: technical note

E W Olcott  1 , R L Gordon, E J Ring
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The injection technique for repositioning central venous catheters: technical note

E W Olcott et al. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 1989 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Malpositioned central venous catheters must be repositioned in order to avoid damage caused by concentrated or irritating infusates. Floppy catheters may be repositioned rapidly with a brisk injection of fluid. The ease of this technique, with its anticipated low risk of infection, makes it an attractive alternative to manipulation using guidewires.

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