How is that? Knotting of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter

Knotting in peripherally inserted central catheters: more possible mechanisms.

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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: How Safe Is It for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients?

A Missing Guide Wire After Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter

BACKGROUND Central venous catheterization is a common tool used in critically ill patients to monitor central venous pressure and administer fluids and medications such as vasopressors. Here we present a case of a missing guide wire after placement of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), which was incidentally picked up by bedside ultrasound in the intensive care unit.  CASE REPORT A ...

Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: a complication of an indwelling peripherally inserted central venous catheter

We report a case of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-associated deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Ultrasound images and video of subclavian thrombus are presented. PICC line-associated DVT, particularly in cancer patients is not uncommon. Point-of-care Emergency Department ultrasound can readily diagnose this complication and device removal is not always necessary.

Incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in neonates following removal of peripherally inserted central venous catheters.

OBJECTIVES Catheter-associated bloodstream infections are a significant source of morbidity and healthcare cost in the neonatal ICU. Previous studies examining the prevalence of bloodstream infections after removal of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in neonates are equivocal. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. PATIENTS All infants with peripherally inserted central venous c...