Abstract:Background: Complications related to central venous catheters in the intensive care unit can be fatal. Case Report: An 18 years old lady with acute myeloid leukemia was admitted to An-Najah National University Hospital for a second course chemotherapy. On the day of admission, central line insertion was planned for starting the chemotherapy. The central line was inserted in right subclavian vein. One hour after the insertion, the patient complained of mild chest pain, difficulty breathing, and mild tachypnea. … Show more
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