Case of radial nerve injury induced by withdrawing a catheter from the cephalic vein

摘要

There are many reports of neuropathic pain describing nerve injuries sustained by sticking or penetrating nerves by metal needles on venipuncture. However, there was no previous report of neuropathic pain caused by withdrawing a catheter from the vein as in this case. Neuropathic pain in this case was quickly cured by intravenous ketamine hydrochloride and stellate ganglion block. The neuropathic pain occurred when a medical student withdrew a catheter from the cephalic vein during clinical training. Clinical training of medical students is very important for medical education, but we must also recognize that this training involves many risks not only for patients but also for the students.