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1: Br J Anaesth. 2002 Jan;88(1):144-6.Click here to read Links
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Br J Anaesth. 2002 Jun;88(6):882; author reply 882.

Loss of the guide wire: mishap or blunder?

Schummer W, Schummer C, Gaser E, Bartunek R.

Klinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.

We describe four cases of lost guide wires during central venous catheterization. Although percutaneous catheterization of central veins is a routine technique, it is a procedure requiring advanced operating skills, expert supervision, and attention to detail in order to prevent adverse effects.

PMID: 11881872 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]