Physical Diagnosis Findings with Central Venous Catheters

Central Venous Catheter cuff exposed

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The central venous catheter dacron cuff is supposed to be underneath the skin, so it can hold the catheter firmly within tunnel.  Here we see the catheter malpositioned with the dacron cuff externalized.  

 

Purulent discharge from CVC exit site

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Cellulitis around suture site, exit site clear

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Chemical burn underneatg CVL dressing

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Eczema at site of PICC dressing site

Granulation tissue at the Central venous catheter exit site

Irritation around the suture

Granulation tissue at the Central venous catheter exit site

Central venous catheter tunnel infection

Chemical burn underneath CVL dressing

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Outer Sheath Fracture

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Outer Sheath Fracture

Line bubble

 

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