introduction: determining the proper angle for inserting central venous catheter (cv line) is of great importance for decreasing the complications and increasing success rate. the present study was designed to determine the proper angle of needle insertion for internal jugular vein catheterization.  methods: in the present case series study, candidate patients for catheterization of the right i...

conclusions we think one of the influential factors for leading a guidewire and catheter into a nominated vein may be the left sided bevel of the needle at the time of internal jugular vein needle and catheter insertion. we were required to continue going towards the subclavian vein and accidentally turned into the left internal mammary vein. introduction central venous catheter placement is a ...

Background: Implantation of vascular access devices is of great importance in critically ill patients or those vulnerable to clinical worsening. The aim of this study was to identify the complications of implantation of vascular access leading to complaints from patients, in the forensic medicine commissions of Tehran. Methods: The present descriptive-cross sectional study was performed on all...

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