Abstract
Malpositioned central venous catheters must be repositioned in order to avoid damage caused by concentrated or irritating infusates. Floppy catheters may be repositioned rapidly with a brisk injection of fluid. The ease of this technique, with its anticipated low risk of infection, makes it an attractive alternative to manipulation using guidewires.
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Olcott, E.W., Gordon, R.L. & Ring, E.J. The injection technique for repositioning central venous catheters: Technical note. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 12, 292–293 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02575420
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02575420