Pneumothorax following subclavian vein puncture was observed in 5 patients (1%). Insertion of a chest tube was necessary in 3 out of 5 patients with pneumothorax. Cardiac tamponade necessitating ...

12 patients had PTV of the subclavian vein, 6 patients had PTV of the subclavian-innominate junction, and one patient had PTV of the superior vena cava (Figure 4). Central venous dialysis catheter ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...