title: Positive outcome after looped peripherally inserted central catheter malposition. A case study.
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.
authors.affiliation: Washoe Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, USA.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Banks
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001367:Axillary Vein; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior