Catheter malposition in infants: A preventable complication

Internal jugular venous valve: Well known but mostly neglected

“…However, the procedure involves numerous complications such as arterial puncture, pneumothorax and malpositioning of the catheter tip. [ 1 ] Among all complications, malpositioning has the reported incidence ranging from <1% to >60%. [ 2 ] Although ultrasound, electrocardiogram guidance and real-time X-ray imaging have dramatically reduced the incidence of malposition of needles, guidewires and catheters, significant number of catheter misplacements can still occur.…”

A rare case report of unusual path of left internal jugular central line

“…[ 2 6 ] Central line access via the left IJV results in more unusual positions than through the right IJV, the incidence of which is <1% to above 60%. [ 7 ]…”

Optimal length of central venous catheter insertion in infants

“…[1] with great interest. We congratulate the authors for their sincere effort in emphasising the importance of optimal length of catheter insertion in infants.…”