Loss of a guidewire
Journal Title: Medical Journal Armed Forces - Year 2017, Vol 73, Issue 3
Abstract
Central venous cannulation (CVC) is a common procedure being done in intensive care units (ICU) and operation rooms (OR). It is a safe procedure in the hands of well-trained professionals.
Authors and Affiliations
Mathews Jacob
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