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Are the following recognised complications of central venous catheterisation?

True / False

Fractured first rib Incorrect answer selected

Pneumothorax Correct

Injury to the brachial plexus Correct

Ventricular tachycardia Correct

Thoracic duct injury Incorrect answer selected

Explanation

Recognised complications include pneumo- and haemothoraces, arrhythmias, thoracic duct injury and pericardial tamponade.

Brachial plexus damage is rare but a fractured 1st rib incredibly unlikely.

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