Comparison of PICC and implantable port complication rates – Full Text
“While PORTs had a higher rate of periprocedural complications (2.7% vs 1.1%, P < .05), PICCs overall complication rate exceeded PORTs within 3 days from implantation" Rieger et al (2023).
Case study demonstrates PICC tip location in multiple patient positions – Full Text
“Echocardiography performed in the left lateral recumbent position suggested the PICC tip to be in the right atrium, deepest at the level of the tricuspid annulus. However, trans-catheter contrast-enhanced echocardiography, performed with a different posture involving left shoulder abduction and slight external rotation, revealed the tip to be at the cavo-atrial junction” He et al (2023).
Spontaneous migration of PICC into azygos vein – Full Text
“We identified the position of the PICC tip step-by-step, using ultrasound, intracavitary electrocardiogram, and chest X-ray, and confirmed that the tip of the PICC migrated into the azygos vein” Liu et al (2023).
PICC tunnel length in adult patients with cancer – Full Text
“Patients with 4 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm PICC tunnel lengths had a longer catheter dwell time and fewer PICC-related complications. No significant differences were found among all groups regarding patients’ pain and comfort levels” Li et al (2023).
Peripherally inserted central catheter migration case study – Full Text
“We describe two clinical cases in which apparently correctly positioned PICCs migrated spontaneously from their original position” Caramia et al (2023).
Medical equipment for bedside PICC placement – Full Text
“Using a handheld PUD to place PICCs at the bedside and confirming the tip location with ECG is a feasible option for CDIU patients” Yoon et al (2023).
PICC line monitoring in hospitals
“Awareness campaigns on the subject of dressing repair and pulsed rinsing were carried out, and nurses were invited to attend training sessions in the form of practical work on PICC care” Fersing et al (2023).
Sedation during PICC insertion in children – Full Text
“For sedating burn children, nasal dripping of dexmedetomidine is both safe and effective during PICC inserting” Lu et al (2023).
PICC tip placement in patient with dextrocardia – Full Text
“Because of the anatomical differences caused by mirror-image dextrocardia, we investigated the optimal position and measurement method for the tip of the PICC according to the compression site of the vascular lumen through a multidisciplinary team approach” Zhu et al (2023).
Hospital-community-family nursing model in home PICC care
“This study highlights the importance of promoting the application of the hospital-community-family triple linkage nursing model in breast cancer patients with PICC lines to improve the therapeutic effect” Huang et al (2023).
Reverse-tapered and non-tapered PICC comparison – Full Text
“Purpose of this study was to compare the complication rates between reverse-tapered and nontapered peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)” Bae et al (2023).
Antimicrobial PICC systematic review
“In conclusion, this systematic review and meta-analysis suggested that anti-microbial PICCs had a non-significant association with lower CLABSI risk compared with noncoated PICCs” Wu et al (2023).
Study of PICC safety in critically ill patients
“We found no significant differences in catheter-related complications between patients treated using CICCs and those treated using PICCs after emergency ICU admission. Our findings imply that PICCs may be an alternative to CICCs in critically ill patients” Maezawa et al (2023).
Fluoroscopically guided repositioning of PICC
“Malposition was the primary issue causing US-guided PICC insertion failure. Fluoroscopically guided tip repositioning safely and efficaciously led to satisfactory positioning in difficult cases” Wang et al (2023).
PICC complications in acute leukemia – Full Text
“PICC was a valid CVC for the induction chemotherapy of acute leukemia for the lowest risk of sDVT and BSI” Picardi et al (2023).
Midline catheter and PICC placement – Role of electronic health record
“Implement computerized decision support to: (a) increase the use of midline catheters over PICCs when appropriate and (b) decrease PICC lumens when a PICC is necessary” Bredenberg et al (2023).
PICC related anaphylactoid reactions
“To explore the incidence, signs and symptoms, causes and prognosis of anaphylactoid reactions in PICC catheterization” Cao and Zhao (2023).
PICC outcomes in cystic fibrosis patients
“This study affirms the safety of contemporary approaches to inserting and utilizing PICCs in pwCF. Given the low rate of complications in this study, observations may reflect a widespread shift to selecting smaller-diameter PICC and using ultrasound to guide placement” Gifford et al (2023).
PICC care and maintenance – Full Text
“The aim of this study was to investigate the level of practice of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in Guizhou province, China, and to explore its influencing factors” Hu et al (2023).
PICC complications in very low-birth-weight infants – Full Text
“We retrospectively evaluated non-elective removals of the first thin (1-2F) umbilical vein catheters (tUVCs (n = 92)) and peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs (n = 103)) among 195 VLBW infants” Salonen et al (2023).
Nudge improves single-lumen PICC use
“We successfully increased single-lumen PICC utilization across all 11 safety net hospitals. This expands on previous work on improving single-lumen PICC use and use of default nudges in large, resource-limited settings” Alaiev et al (2023).
Serious neonatal PICC complications – Full Text
“The abrupt onset of hemodynamic instability without an obvious cause in any neonate with PICC in situ should raise suspicion of pleural or pericardial effusions. Timely diagnosis through bedside ultrasound, and prompt aggressive intervention are critical” Zareef et al (2023).
PICC-related skin injuries
“The risk factors for skin injuries remain poorly understood in cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). We herein aimed at exploring the effect of clinical factors on the risk of PICC-related skin injuries” Wang et al (2023).
PICC complications study – Full Text
“This was a clinical and retrospective study in which the risk factors and complications of PICC use were evaluated” Bonfim et al (2023).
Stem cell transplantation via PICC – Full Text
“We aimed to retrospectively assess the safety and feasibility of stem cell infusion through PICC and to evaluate its impact on transplantation kinetics” Milczarek et al (2023).
Tunneled PICC catheterization of subclavian vein – Full Text
“PICC catheterization in both upper arms was limited. Tunnel PICC catheterization through subclavian vein was used in medical and nursing cooperation” Zheng et al (2023).
PICC complications in HSCT patients – Full Text
“The results obtained indicate that regarding the appearance of complications associated with PICCs in home hospitalization HSCT patients, there are no significant differences compared to hospitalization, so that home care can be a safe context for people with these lines” Garcés-Carrasco et al (2023).
PICC care competency during the COVID-19 pandemic
“This paper highlights the education plan, implementation, and evaluation of a hospital-wide training for RNs and registered practical nurses (RPNs) in in-patient units during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic” Reguindin et al (2023).
PICC and midline algorithm in patients with advanced kidney disease
“CCI and Beclap score are good predictors of mortality at 2 years.Physicians and nurses can use these tools in the evaluation of patients at risk for future dialysis, instead of relying exclusively on renal function to decide whether implanting PICCs, Midlines, or other vascular access devices” Bartoli et al (2023).
Neonatal PICC complications – Full Text
“Using the PICC as a therapeutic procedure in hospitalized neonates in the NICU is a safe method. By improving its replacement skills among physicians and nurses, its side effects are minor and negligible” Moradi et al (2022).