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Integrity of vascular access: the story of a broken sheath!

Integrity of vascular access: the story of a broken sheath!

Authors :
Pillarisetti J
Biria M
Balda A
Reddy N
Berenbom L
Lakkireddy D
Source :
Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing [J Vasc Nurs] 2009 Sep; Vol. 27 (3), pp. 75-7.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

A 31-year-old female underwent an electrophysiology procedure wherein 4 vascular sheaths were placed. Following the procedure, as one of the vascular sheaths was pulled out, clinicians noted that it was broken. Emergent fluoroscopy revealed part of the vascular sheath was left behind in the soft tissue and was removed surgically. This case report describes the complications associated with vascular sheaths and reiterates the correct methods of handling them.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-6578
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19699446
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvn.2009.07.001