Carotid Dissection: A Complication of Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation with the Use of Ultrasound Parsons AJ et al. - Central venous catheters (CVCs) are often used in intensive care units and operating rooms. They facilitate hemodynamic monitoring, administration of fluids and medications, transvenous pacing and renal fluid replacement therapy. Severe complications can arise from inserting CVCs, some of which may be life threatening. [more...]
