Question 112 · LEK · Vascular access
Dyspnea, tachycardia and cough suddenly appeared in the patient while the central venous catheter was being inserted to the subclavian artery. Which of the following is a probable cause of these symptoms?
- A. pneumothorax on the side of the insertion.
- B. irritation of the diaphragmatic nerve.
- C. irritation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.
- D. damage to the brachial plexus.
- E. puncture of the subclavian artery and a hematoma.
Hint
Consider which structure lies directly beneath the subclavian vessels and what happens if the needle reaches it.
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