Ultrasonography Using the Right Supraclavicular Fossa View Detects Pathology and Facilitates Solutions for Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. e01420
Author(s):  
Peter Carøe Lind ◽  
Ellen Kirkegaard ◽  
Peter Juhl-Olsen
2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine L. Naylor

Abstract Catheter malposition is a common occurrence with the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital (SRMH) in Santa Rosa, California, trialed and implemented a new tip location device to evaluate whether malposition rates could be reduced. This article compares 6 months of data. Three of these months were compiled before using the tip locator device. The right atrial malposition rate remained consistent at 18% with or without the use of the tip locator device. All other malpositions were 13.4% without use of the tip locator. The overall malposition rate was 2.5% with the use of the tip locator device. By using this technology, supply and labor costs were reduced, as were referrals to interventional radiology and delays in treatment. Overall staff satisfaction improved.


2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno FF Antunes ◽  
Andrea MN Machado ◽  
Roberta A Miziara ◽  
Adolfo W Liao ◽  
Cynthia A Mendes ◽  
...  

Introduction: Insertion of central catheters in peripheral vessels is a common procedure performed for a variety of indications, including parenteral nutrition. Hyperemesis gravidarum may require parenteral nutrition in exceptional situations. Although globally safe, insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can lead to complications. Case Report: We describe a case of a pregnant woman who required parenteral nutrition and underwent an unsuccessful PICC insertion attempt resulting in arterial puncture, and who 34 days later presented with right upper limb paresthesia. A pseudoaneurysm with nerve compression was diagnosed and treated by open surgery, without maternal or fetal complications. Conclusion: We recommend active surveillance ultrasound (e.g. in the first 24–48 h) of unsuccessful PICC insertion attempts, because late complications may occur and require invasive procedures for treatment.


Mastology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ridania de Oliveira Frederice

Introduction: It is estimated that 6% of the women with breast cancer (BC) present metastasis at diagnosis. In this context, the bone is the main site, followed by lung, liver and central nervous system. IN 15% of them, the bone presents as a single metastasis site, especially in the axial skeleton; unfrequently in the pelvis, and rarely in the appendicular skeleton. Case Report: In 2009, a female, 53-year old patient, in the menopause, hypertensive and former smoker, without family history of cancer, presented a palpable nodule in the right breast. At a consultation in the social responsibility service of Hospital Sírio Libanês, she presented a fragment biopsy compatible with invasive breast SOE, GH2, GN3, RE 80%, RP 50% and Ki67 20%. Staging was cT2 cN3C cM0. She underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy with 4 cycles of doxorubicin with cyclophosphamide, and 12 of paclitaxel. She underwent quadrantectomy in the right breast, ipsilateral axillary lymphadenectomy, and reconstruction with thoracodorsal flap in August, 2010. Anatomopathological pT2pN3. She underwent radiotherapy of the breast and drainage, including supraclavicular fossa (50Gy) and boos (10Gy) until October, 2010. She used adjuvant anastrozole. In March, 2016, she reports pain and sudden loss of strength in the right forearm. X-ray and tomography showed extensive lesion in the radius, associated with pathological fracture without joint impairment. Systemic staging without other disease sites. Even though it was not possible to perform the biopsy, after a solid radiological evaluation, a secondary lesion was considered. She was started on exemestane and zoledronic acid, associated with immobilization and palliative radiotherapy (30Gy). The patient was asymptomatic, presented with pulmonary and lymph node progression in January, 201, changing from endocrine therapy to tamoxifen. In December, 2019, she started with fulvestrant de to discreet lymph node progression. She has been followed-up by an oncologist. Discussion: Lately, with advances in the multimodal treatment of BC, the global survival (GS) of the disease in stage IV has been increasing. Patients with single bone metastasis (SBM) have better prognosis, being mostly luminal tumors treated with the change of endocrine therapy. The main site of implantation is the lumbar and thoracic spine, and very rarely, the radius. Lee et al. reported, among 146 patients with bone metastasis, that 26 were in the femur; 5, in the humerus, and none in the radius, with progression-free survival of 24 months, and GS of 79 months. BC metastasis with appendicular skeleton, especially in the radius, are very rare; however, when SBM, present with better prognosis.


Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 1314-1314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sasha D Brimacombe ◽  
Lisa McMonagle ◽  
Ashutosh Wechalekar ◽  
Christopher J McNamara

Abstract Background: Within the Haematology and Oncology department at a London Teaching Hospital Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) are inserted by the Nurse Practitioners (NP) and tip position is checked by radiological confirmation post procedure. Inpatients were found to be waiting on average 5 hours for a chest xray (CXR), delaying therapies. Confirming tip position post insertion also led to repeat procedures if the tip was found to be malpositioned on the CXR film. Introduction: ECG can be used to verify tip positions of central venous catheters. The technique was first introduced in the 1940s in Europe but the potential was not realised until 50 years later. The practice works by attaching the patient to a cardiac monitor, and connecting an extra lead to the PICC. Pulses from the Sinoatrial Node are detected by the PICC as it enters the Superior Vena Cava. The impulse grows stronger as the tip advances down the vein, signified by an enlarged p-wave visible on the ECG. Passing the node causes a deflection in the wave, communicating to the inserter that the tip is positioned beyond the Cava-Atrial Junction (CAJ) i.e. into the right atrium, and should be retracted. The ideal tip position for a PICC line is between the distal SVC and within one centimetre of the right atrium. This method of insertion is not suitable for all patient groups. It is well documented that obese, the young or patients with AF will not obtain a clear p-wave rise. Also the presence of a pacemaker will mean that the p-wave size is not affected by the PICC tip position. Ideal tip position of a PICC line provides reliable venous access with optimal therapeutic delivery, while minimizing short-and-long term complications. Prior to engaging in the data collection, the Nurse Practitioners completed an ECG course, participated in a company workshop and consolidated their training by visiting another trust who were also performing ECG guided PICC insertions. Figure 1 Figure 1. Method: A study of 120 patients compromising of 66 females and 54 males from October 2013 – July 2014 was performed. 103 PICC lines were required for chemotherapy treatment, the remaining 17 PICC line were for supportive therapies. 36 PICC lines were inserted on the left side and 84 PICC lines inserted on the right. PICCs were placed under ECG guidance and a post-procedural CXR was performed. The NP predicted the position of the tip based on the ECG tracing, and comparison was made once the CXR was performed and the radiological report made available. Results Out of 120 cases, 10 patients failed to obtain a p-wave rise that the inserter deemed significant. However according to the radiological image all of these lines were found to be suitably positioned. The incidence of this phenomenon was greatly reduced once the practitioners gained experience of this technique. There was one case where the p-wave rise was deemed significantly high by both practitioners to predict a positioning of the CAJ. However following a CXR, the line was incorrectly positioned at the top of the SVC. This was of concern; however the patient was a complex case, with Budd-Chiari syndrome, causing abdominal distension and compression of the organs. In published literature, below diaphragm abnormalities can impact on the sensitivity of the technique. For this reason complicated patients, such as described will require consideration of radiological imaging. In all other cases where the P wave was appropriately elevated the chest radiograph image that followed demonstrated a definite correlation between the height (size) of the P-wave and the location of the terminal tip is within the SVC. Conclusion The data significantly supported ECG guidance as an accurate verification for PICC tip position. Currently the department is planning on foregoing the post-insertion CXR if the ECG method has produced a positive result. The Nurse Practitioners recognise that there will always be cases that require a CXR. However use of the ECG method will reduce the time between insertion and use of the PICC line, diminish radiation exposure to our patients and lower the costs of repeated insertion due to malpositioning of lines. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


VASA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gruber-Szydlo ◽  
Poreba ◽  
Belowska-Bien ◽  
Derkacz ◽  
Badowski ◽  
...  

Popliteal artery thrombosis may present as a complication of an osteochondroma located in the vicinity of the knee joint. This is a case report of a 26-year-old man with symptoms of the right lower extremity ischaemia without a previous history of vascular disease or trauma. Plain radiography, magnetic resonance angiography and Doppler ultrasonography documented the presence of an osteochondrous structure of the proximal tibial metaphysis, which displaced and compressed the popliteal artery, causing its occlusion due to intraluminal thrombosis..The patient was operated and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of osteochondroma.


2006 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 349
Author(s):  
Ju Won Lee ◽  
Kyung Hee Lee ◽  
Seung Min Kwak ◽  
Yong Sun Jeon ◽  
Soon Gu Cho ◽  
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2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. E325-E328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Gürbüz ◽  
Ufuk Yetkin ◽  
Ömer Tetik ◽  
Mert Kestelli ◽  
Murat Yesil

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