Incidental catheterization of a radical arterial branch during vascular cannulation: A case report.

Citation:

Konstantinou EA, Fotis T, Mitsos A, Nomikou I, Mamoura K, Karavasopoulou A, Bastaki M, Mariolis-Sapsakos T, Zarmakoupis K. Incidental catheterization of a radical arterial branch during vascular cannulation: A case report. J Vasc Nurs. 2009;27(4):107-8.

Abstract:

This articles presents a rare case of accidental insertion of an intravascular catheter into an artery by an experienced nurse (RN). Due to the patient's hypotension, this faulty positioning was misdiagnosed and a potential peripheral ischemic necrosis was, fortunately, avoided only because the anesthesia drug injection was performed through another vein. Clinical signs were also present but were also underestimated. After intra-arterial confirmation of the incorrect position, the catheter was subsequently removed. No further complications were observed.