C. Kilada

Inadvertent catheter placement into the innominate artery successfully repaired with perclose

Inadvertent arterial catheterization during central venous access is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic complication, with reported incidence ranging from 0.1% to 1%, depending on technique and patient factors. Injuries involving non-compressible, large-caliber vessels such as the brachiocephalic (innominate) art...