The Internet Journal of Anesthesiology 2000 : Volume 5 Number 1

The Anesthesia Cartoon of the Month

Olivier Wenker M.D.


Citation: O. Wenker : The Anesthesia Cartoon of the Month . The Internet Journal of Anesthesiology. 2000 Volume 5 Number 1

Keywords: anesthesiology | anesthesia | intensive care medicine | critical care medicine | trauma | regional anesthesia | education | multimedia | internet | online | electronic publication | peer-review



Question 1

What is the meaning of DDD on a pacemaker?

Answer 1

Check the table below for all abbreviations used in pacemakers. For more information click [here] !

Question 2

What is the problem in this picture?


Answer 2

The apparently venous catheter was placed into an arterial vessel. This is a complication seen with central venous catheter insertions. We recommend the use of a finder needle and the check with a pressure monitor as described on the CD (Central Venous Catheters by Olivier Wenker) prior to insertion of the catheter. Complications include arterial bleeding, intra-arterial infusion of fluids and drugs via pressurized fluid bags, or embolism of arterial plaques/air bubbles with subsequent cerebral injury.



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