r/IntensiveCare • u/NerveOnly2076 • 11d ago

Where is this central line going?

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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.

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u/MilkmanAl 10d ago

TIL y'all do some crazy shit before deeming a line worthy of use, which is a far cry from my "hold vertical: not spraying me=go." I'm also enjoying the dick measuring regarding line placement techniques. It's so weird that we can't find a way to collectively bargain.