Positioning of the Central Venous Catheter for Hemodialysis Using Wireless Intracavitary ECG: A Case Series and Narrative Review of the Literature
This study aimed to evaluate the practicality and feasibility of using intracavitary electrocardiography to confirm the proper placement of a central venous catheter for hemodialysis. Central venous catheters are typically placed using an echo-guided technique based on anatomical landmarks, followed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/13/2/39 |
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| Summary: | This study aimed to evaluate the practicality and feasibility of using intracavitary electrocardiography to confirm the proper placement of a central venous catheter for hemodialysis. Central venous catheters are typically placed using an echo-guided technique based on anatomical landmarks, followed by X-ray confirmation. Anesthesiology guidelines recommend evaluating the intracavitary electrocardiogram during the procedure to verify the correct CVC placement. This study involved 11 patients without rhythm disturbances, in whom a central venous catheter was placed in the right internal jugular vein at our institute in 2024. The patient’s electrocardiogram was analyzed using the MAGELLANO<sup>®</sup> (Italy) device to identify changes in the P wave or QRS complex, which confirmed the CVC’s correct placement at the right cavoatrial junction. Thoracic ultrasound was used to identify the right internal jugular vein and exclude iatrogenic pneumothorax. A subsequent chest X-ray was performed to further confirm the correct placement. In addition, a non-systematic review of the most recent literature on this topic was conducted using the Database PubMed—United States National Library of Medicine. Chest X-ray consistently verified the correct placements identified by ECG-IC, with no post-procedure complications. ECG-IC is a straightforward, viable, and cost-effective technique with high sensitivity when administered by properly trained professionals. This approach, combining ultrasound-guided CVC placement in the right internal jugular vein and intracavitary ECG monitoring, can omit X-ray control in more than 90% of cases. |
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| ISSN: | 2076-3271 |