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Review
. 2020 Jan;58(1):105-117.
doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2019.08.011.

Imaging Approach to Misplaced Central Venous Catheters

Demetrios A Raptis  1 , Kevin Neal  2 , Sanjeev Bhalla  2
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Imaging Approach to Misplaced Central Venous Catheters

Demetrios A Raptis et al. Radiol Clin North Am. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are commonly used in patients in a variety of clinical settings, including the intensive care unit, general ward, and outpatient settings. After placement, the radiologist is frequently requested to evaluate the location of CVCs and deem them suitable for use. An understanding of the ideal location of catheter tips as well as the approach to identifying malpositioned catheter tips is essential to prevent improper use, recognize and/or prevent further injury, and direct potential lifesaving care. An approach to CVC placement based on tip location can be helpful in localization and guiding management.

Keywords: Cavoatrial junction; Central venous catheters; Extravascular catheters; Intra-arterial catheters; Left-sided venous catheters; Malpositioned catheters; Right-sided venous catheters.

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