Malposition of central venous catheters is not uncommon ... malpositions occurring most frequently. Catheter malposition in the esophagus following subclavian vein puncture is an absolute rarity.

In conclusion, internal jugular, subclavian, and axillary DVT appears ... Those patients with a current or recent central venous catheter are at highest risk. The benefits of anticoagulation ...

The femoral, jugular, subclavian, and cubital veins are the ... are also frequently used for insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters. Jugular Veins. In adults, the jugular veins ...

Central venous catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease treated with chronic hemodialysis. Risk factors ...