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INSERTION-RELATED COMPLICATIONS

Pneumothorax


 
pneumothorax xray          pneumothorax xray

 
pneumothorax xray          sliding lung

Pneumothorax (collapse of the lung) is a risk related to CVC insertion. This risk is the highest when performing subclavian insertion due to the area of insertion related to lung periphery and the inability to effectively use ultrasound in this area.

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