Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for tip localization of neonatal peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC): A prospective study
Shu-Yu Lin, Ming‐Chou Chiang, Wei-Hung Wu, I-Hsyuan Wu, Mei‐Yin Lai, Shih‐Ming Chu, Reyin Lien, Kai‐Hsiang Hsu
Abstract
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), also known as percutaneous central venous catheter, is a type of central line commonly placed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to provide intravenous access for infants who require continuous parenteral nutrition, long-term intravenous medication, infusion of hyperosmolar fluids and in whom peripheral venous access cannot be achieved or maintained [1–3]. It is mandatory to confirm catheter tip position given that malposition may result in complications or mortality [4,5].
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePeripherally inserted central catheterCentral lineCatheterNeonatal intensive care unitCentral venous catheterPercutaneousVenous accessParenteral nutritionAnesthesiaSurgeryIntensive care medicinePediatricsCentral Venous Catheters and HemodialysisHemodynamic Monitoring and TherapyIntravenous Infusion Technology and Safety