Article
Positive outcome after looped peripherally inserted central catheter malposition. A case study.
Journal of Infusion Nursing
(1999)
Abstract
Tip malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is a frequently encountered problem. Invasive and noninvasive techniques for resolution of malpositions described in the literature are reviewed. A positive outcome using non-invasive techniques after a looped malposition in the axillary vein is discussed.
Keywords
- central venous access lines,
- PICC
Disciplines
Publication Date
1999
Publisher Statement
The Journal of Infusion Nursing is published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., on behalf of the Infusion Nurses Society. For more information on this publication please visit the Journal of Infusion Nursing online.
Citation Information
Noel M Kerr. "Positive outcome after looped peripherally inserted central catheter malposition. A case study." Journal of Infusion Nursing Vol. 22 Iss. 1 (1999) p. 18 - 14 ISSN: 1533-1458 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/noel_kerr/1/