• J Intraven Nurs · Jan 1999

    Review Case Reports

    Positive outcome after looped peripherally inserted central catheter malposition. A case study.

    • N Banks.
    • Washoe Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, USA.
    • J Intraven Nurs. 1999 Jan 1; 22 (1): 14-8.

    AbstractTip 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.

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