Vascular Access Devices Complications
for Peripheral & Central Lines

1.	Infiltration					18.	Catheter Malposition
2.	Hematoma					19.	Catheter Embolism
3.	Chemical Phlebitis				20.	Catheter Occlusion
4.	Mechanical Phlebitis			21.	Catheter Fracture
5.	Localized Insertion Site Infection		22.	Venous Thrombosis
6.	Cellulitis					23.	Fibrin Sheath Formation
7.	Device/Material Generated			24	Bleeding Syndrome
 	     Allergic Reaction				25.	Twiddler's Syndrome
8.	Anoxic Encephalopathy			26.	Pinch-off Syndrome
	     (Air Embolism)				27.	Chylothorax
9.	Catheter Related Sepsis			28.	Nerve Damage
10.	Extravascular/Intravascular		29.	Catheter Damage
	     Catheter Migration			30.	Bacterial Phlebitis
11.	Cardiac Tamponade			31.	Absence of Blood Return
12.	Cardiac Arrhythmias				      - Sludge
13.	Pneumothorax					      - Fibrin Tail
14.	Hydrothorax					32.	Extravasation
15.	Hemothorax					33.	Hair Embolism
16.	Arterial Injury	
17.	Compression Injuries