1981
DOI: 10.1177/0310057x8100900212
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Difficult Removal of External Jugular Vein Catheters

Abstract: Two cases of difficult removal of external jugular vein catheters and their probable cause are discussed.

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“…At lower segments of the EJV, the AJV, TCV, and SSV drain to the EJV at the entrance to SCV, the EJV runs in a lateral direction, potentially leading to the arm rather than the thorax. In approximately 4% of the population, there is a plexus of veins under the clavicle [17]. Variations of these veins at the terminal point and angulation of the EJV to the SCV contribute to the insertion failure rate [10].…”
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“…At lower segments of the EJV, the AJV, TCV, and SSV drain to the EJV at the entrance to SCV, the EJV runs in a lateral direction, potentially leading to the arm rather than the thorax. In approximately 4% of the population, there is a plexus of veins under the clavicle [17]. Variations of these veins at the terminal point and angulation of the EJV to the SCV contribute to the insertion failure rate [10].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The cannula was then removed from the vein and the patient was returned to the horizontal position. No force was used to advance the catheter as this can result in kinking and difficulty in removal (McKenzie and Latto, 1981). The position of the catheter tip was confirmed by x-ray after surgery.…”
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confidence: 99%