Managing Unintentional Iatrogenic Triple Lumen Central Venous Catheter (TLCVC) Arterial Puncture

Abstract

Unintentional arterial puncture by central venous catheter insertion/placing can result in destructive complications especially if a large bore (>7F) catheter was used. Unplanned immediate catheter ejection with manual external compression is hazardous due to potential torrential blood leakage or formation of a pseudoaneurysm. Endovascular removal with a vascular closure device deployment is preferred in this situation. The aim of this case report is to discuss the alternative strategies if the vascular closure device fails to secure hemostasis.