PURPOSE The aim of this study was to explore the risk factors, clinical symptoms, hematological parameters, causative pathogen and antibiotic susceptibility of neonatal sepsis in a Chinese NICU. METHODS A retrospective survey was conducted on 116 cases of neonatal sepsis in NICU at the Maternal and Child Care Hospital in Shenzhen, China from January 2009 to December 2012. Patients were divide...

We present a case of fatal cardiac tamponade that occurred in association with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) inserted from the right antecubital fossa. Migration of the catheter from the right atrium within 24 h of insertion lead to the administration of a potassium-enriched sodium chloride solution into the pericardial space with the development of ST-segment elevation and pr...

BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly inserted during hospitalization for a variety of clinical indications. OBJECTIVE To understand hospitalist experience, practice, knowledge, and opinions as they relate to PICCs. DESIGN AND SETTING Web-based survey of hospitalists in 5 healthcare systems (representing a total of 10 hospitals) across Michigan. RESULTS T...

BACKGROUND A Michigan survey found variation in hospitalist-reported experience, practice, opinions, and knowledge related to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Whether these findings reflect a national trend is unknown. OBJECTIVE To investigate self-reported PICC practice among adult hospitalists in the United States. METHODS Society of Hospital Medicine-administered, anonymo...

BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are used widely in patients with cancer, but catheter malposition often occurs. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to provide a reference for clinically safe catheterization through multifactor analysis of malposition of PICCs in patients with cancer. METHODS The occurrence of PICC malposition in patients with cancer was retrospectively re...

Infection is the leading complication associated with intravascular devices, and these infections develop when a catheter becomes colonized by microorganisms. To combat this issue, medical device manufacturers seek to provide healthcare facilities with antimicrobial medical devices to prevent or reduce the colonization. In order to adequately evaluate these devices, an in vivo model is required...

OBJECTIVE Use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) to provide prolonged intravenous (IV) access in children is increasing. Our goal was to describe the children treated with PICCs in our institution, and to study catheter features such as catheter life, completion of therapy, and complications. Furthermore, we also evaluated PICC use in children completing therapy after dis...

A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a thin, flexible plastic tube that provides medium-term intravenous access for medicine, fluid, and chemotherapy administration. These are inserted into arm veins and threaded into the patient until the catheter tip reaches a large vein near the heart. As malpositioned PICCs can have potentially, serious complications, final position of all PIC...

abstract background: peripheral insertion of central catheters can be difficult in neonates. we compared the success rates of peripherally inserted central catheters by two methods of using static ultrasound and traditional technique (vein visualization and palpation) in neonates. materials and methods: in a prospective randomized, controlled trial, 52 neonates with birth weight lower than 1500...