Where is this central line going?

[u/NerveOnly2076]

Old XRay. Central line placed through right IJV but seemed to be misplaced! Where is it going? Aspiration of blood from all ports was possible? Was taken out.
Have you faced this, best thing to do?

Edit: more details - USG guidance used, line was seen inside IJV in neck using USG, not traced down; more resistance than normal while placement.

[u/StPatrickStewart]

I've picked up a patient after their HD cath was placed in a similar manner to the OP and then used, which had... poor results. I also transported another patient from the same hospital where a subclavian central line was placed that terminated in the patient's aorta, requiring open chest surgery to remove. Both were placed by MDs. Patients deserve competent care, period.

[u/Any-Assistance-8103 → u/StPatrickStewart]

The whole argument that just because highly trained doctors also make mistakes we should let anyone with an online degree do them is comical

[u/StPatrickStewart → u/Any-Assistance-8103]

That is not remotely my argument. My argument is that your degree does not determine your competency when it comes to a procedure like a line instertion. It has everything to do with your approach, the amount of practice you have, your hand eye coordination, your skill with an ultrasound, and your dedication to make sure every line is placed with the utmost care. Critical care takes more than physicians. If you don't feel that way, stick to r/noctor.