INTRODUCTION Superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction secondary to central venous catheterization is an increasingly recognized complication. CASE PRESENTATION We present two cases of superior vena cava obstruction secondary to indwelling central venous catheters used for haemodialysis access. One of the patients developed the unusual complications of torrential epistaxis and haemoptysis, which h...

Background: Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are used not only as a tool to access to central venous system, but also for hemodynamic monitoring, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and hemodialysis. The use of CVCs is associated with some complications notably infections that are troublesome both to patient and physician. We conducted this study to examine catheter fixation with skin fold techni...

Adequate vascular access remains a key component of perioperative care. Various factors including obesity, prolonged hospitalizations, and associated co-morbid conditions can magnify problems with vascular access. Although used initially to facilitate central venous access, ultrasound is being used more commonly to facilitate arterial and even peripheral venous access. This practice has been fa...

Catheterization of the central vein is commonly attempted to obtain central venous access for hemodynamic monitoring, management and administration of fluids in some surgical procedures [1]. Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) is a central catheterization technique and an important part of the management of cardiac surgical procedures, accepted for treating patients with shock states. Comp...

Traditionally, tunnelled central venous catheter insertions have been performed by surgeons. However, there is an increasing trend towards central catheters being placed by interventional radiologists under image guidance. The many advantages of inserting central catheters via the jugular approach under image guidance include reusable venous access, generally less waiting time compared with sur...