Peripherally Insert Central Venous Catheters (PICCs) - Pediatric Radiology and NICU
Radiology Education by Joseph W. Owen, MD · 1 Mar 2024 · 11 min
Summary
A radiology-focused explainer on peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in infants and NICU patients, covering indications, insertion sites and ideal versus suboptimal tip positions on imaging. It also reviews common complications including line-associated bloodstream infection, phlebitis, leakage, perforation and thrombosis.
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