Chances of Pneumothorax and Malpositioning of Central Venous Catheters in Internal Jugular Vein Versus Subclavian Vein Routes

Authors

  • Riffat Saeed Department of Anesthesia, Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore
  • Muhammad Naveed Shahzad Department of Anesthesia, Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore
  • Zia Qazi Department of ENT, Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore
  • Iram Qamar Department of Anesthesia, Mayo Hospital, Lahore
  • Amna Javed Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore
  • Arif Javed Department of General Surgery, Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47489/p000s343z7551-5mc

Keywords:

Internal Jugular Vein: IJV, Central Venous Catheterization: CVC, Subclavian Vein: SCV, Complications.

Abstract

Introduction: Central venous catheterization (CVC) is being done all over the world. It has specific indications and should be reserved for the patient who has the potential to benefit from it. Catheter related infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. All complications and side effects are dependent on vascular access route. International data shows malpositioning and pneumothorax related to malpositioning to be the most common complications of central venous cannulation. However there is paucity of local data regarding which of the two, IJV or SCV routes are more prone to develop these complications.

Aims & Objectives: To compare the incidence of pneumothorax and malpositioning with internal jugular vein (IJV) and subclavian vein (SCV) routes of central venous catheters.

Place and duration of study: This randomized control trial was conducted at Department of Anesthesia, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, from 8-12-2014 to 7-6-2015.

Material & Methods: The non-probability purposive sampling technique was used in this study. After the approval of Hospital Ethical Committee, 290 patients were included in this study and informed consent was obtained. Demographic profile was also obtained. Patients were randomly divided in two groups by using lottery method. In Group A, CVC was inserted through internal jugular vein while in Group B, CVC was inserted through subclavian vein. During the procedure, malpositioning and pneumothorax were monitored immediately and after 36 hours and were labeled. Patients were shifted to the ward after procedure and were followed-up there. During first 36 hours, chest x-ray for placement of tip of catheter and development of pneumothorax was carried out. Chi-square was used to compare complications in both groups taking p value <0.05 as significant.

Results: Malposition was found in 18 cases, (6 from IJV group and 12 from SCV group) (p-value 0.144). Pneumothorax was seen in 12 cases (3 from IJV and 9 from SCV group) (p-value 0.077).

Conclusion: Our study results concluded that IJV showed fewer incidences of pneumothorax and malpositioning than SCV technique. However, the difference was not statistically significant.

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Published

2020-12-02

How to Cite

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Riffat Saeed, Muhammad Naveed Shahzad, Zia Qazi, Iram Qamar, Amna Javed, Arif Javed. Chances of Pneumothorax and Malpositioning of Central Venous Catheters in Internal Jugular Vein Versus Subclavian Vein Routes . Proceedings S.Z.M.C [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 2 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];34(3):13-7. Available from: https://proceedings-szmc.org.pk/index.php/szmc/article/view/15