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Review
. 1988 Jan-Feb;6(1):17-21.
doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(88)90245-4.

Catheter embolism

D A Propp  1 , D Cline, B R Hennenfent
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Review

Catheter embolism

D A Propp et al. J Emerg Med. 1988 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

With the increasing utilization of intravenous catheters, complications from their use may be anticipated. We report the case of one such complication, a venous catheter fragment embolization. A review of the literature addressing catheter embolization is provided. Specific recommendations are offered to the emergency physician in an effort to minimize such untoward occurrences.

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