ABSTRACT

Supraventricular arrhythmias and ventricular extrasystoles might occur as a result of guide-wire tip contact to atrial or ventricular wall during central venous catheterization. The rhythm might recover by drawing back the guide-wire whereas arrhythmias triggered during catheterization would require resuscitation. In this report, we present our experience with successful resuscitation of torsades de pointes rhythm occurred due to catheterization.

Keywords: Subclavian venous catheterization, torsades de pointes