Loss of the guide wire: mishap or blunder?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe four cases of lost guide wires during central venous catheterization. Although percutaneous catheterization of central veins is a routine technique, it is a procedure requiring advanced operating skills, expert supervision, and attention to detail in order to prevent adverse effects.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Clinical Competence
- Foreign Bodies