Nag DS, Swain A, Sahu S, Swain BP, Sam M. Pitfalls in internal jugular vein cannulation. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(10): 1714-1717 [PMID: 38660082 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i10.1714]
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Deb Sanjay Nag, MBBS, MD, Doctor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Tata Main Hospital, C Road West, Northern Town, Bistupur, Jamshedpur 831001, Jharkhand, India. ds.nag@tatasteel.com
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Critical Care Medicine
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2024; 12(10): 1714-1717 Published online Apr 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i10.1714
Pitfalls in internal jugular vein cannulation
Deb Sanjay Nag, Amlan Swain, Seelora Sahu, Bhanu Pratap Swain, Merina Sam
Deb Sanjay Nag, Amlan Swain, Seelora Sahu, Bhanu Pratap Swain, Merina Sam, Department of Anaesthesiology, Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur 831001, Jharkhand, India
Author contributions: Nag DS, Swain A, Sahu S, Swain BP and Sam M contributed to this paper; Nag DS and Swain A designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Sahu S, Swain BP and Sam M contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Nag DS, Swain A, Sahu S and Sam M contributed to the writing, and editing the manuscript and review of literature.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Deb Sanjay Nag, MBBS, MD, Doctor, Department of Anaesthesiology, Tata Main Hospital, C Road West, Northern Town, Bistupur, Jamshedpur 831001, Jharkhand, India. ds.nag@tatasteel.com
Received: December 24, 2023 Peer-review started: December 24, 2023 First decision: February 6, 2024 Revised: February 7, 2024 Accepted: March 14, 2024 Article in press: March 14, 2024 Published online: April 6, 2024 Processing time: 99 Days and 14.8 Hours
Abstract
Central venous catheter insertion in the internal jugular vein (IJV) is frequently performed in acute care settings, facilitated by its easy availability and increased use of ultrasound in healthcare settings. Despite the increased safety profile and insertion convenience, it has complications. Herein, we aim to inform readers about the existing literature on the plethora of complications with potentially disastrous consequences for patients undergoing IJV cannulation.
Core Tip: Central venous catheter placement is widely performed in healthcare settings, including critical care units, operating rooms, emergency departments, and patient-care wards. Although its safety profile has significantly increased with the routine use of ultrasound guidance, it is often associated with potential risks. The internal jugular vein remains the most preferred route for central venous cannulation. Potential complications can be due to anatomical variations or vascular, neural, pulmonary, cardiac, or lymphatic injuries, even with normal anatomy.
