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PICC placement in a patient with severe burns

"Based on evidence, we successfully placed a peripherally inserted central catheter through the popliteal vein under ultrasound while the patient was in the prone position and avoided associated complications" Shi et al (2024).

"Based on evidence, we successfully placed a peripherally inserted central catheter through the popliteal vein under ultrasound while the patient was in the prone position and avoided associated complications" Shi et al (2024).

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PICC placement in a patient with severe burns

Abstract:

Peripherally inserted central catheters are widely used in patients with extensive burns, with the guidelines recommending insertion through unburned skin. This case report describes a patient who was burned over 88% of their surface area and suffered severe inhalation injury. For him, the popliteal vein was the only vein on unburned skin available for catheter catheterization. Based on evidence, we successfully placed a peripherally inserted central catheter through the popliteal vein under ultrasound while the patient was in the prone position and avoided associated complications.


Reference:

Shi L, Chen Q, Yang R, Liao L, Zhang J, Liu Y. Challenges of PICC placement via the popliteal vein under ultrasound guidance in a patient with severe burns: A case report. J Vasc Access. 2024 Apr 6:11297298241245066. doi: 10.1177/11297298241245066. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38581270.

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