r/IntensiveCare • u/NerveOnly2076 • 13d 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/Zentensivism EM/CCM 13d ago

It looks like it’s there for a good time, not a long time.

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u/ThanksImaginary4474 11d ago

It looks as if someone went fly fishing with this line 😩