Percutaneous Central Venous Line | Possible Complications

Vein selected for insertion

Was the operator inexperienced?

Did the operator make multiple attempts during the insertion?

Was the insertion done as an emergency procedure?

Does the patient have a hyper- or hypocoagulability?

Is there a congenital anomaly in the regional blood vessels?

Was the insertion site in an area with a history of surgery or trauma?

Was the patient uncooperative (combative, seizure, etc.)?

Is the infusate caustic or toxic?

Was the insertion site prepared adequately?

Has the insertion site had scrupulous care?

Was the catheter inserted appropriate?

Was there an active infection at or near the insertion site?

Has the line been present for a prolonged period?