The Wandering Ways of a PICC Line: Case Report of a Malpositioned Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and Correction
2011 ◽
Vol 16
(4)
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pp. 218-220
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Keyword(s):
X Rays
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Abstract Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) are essential in modern infusion therapy. We describe a case of a full-term infant with Trisomy 21, congenital cardiac anomalies and sepsis, where the PICC became malpositioned. Noninvasive repositioning strategies were successfully utilized through a team approach, which enabled this unstable infant to complete their therapy course without the undue stress of inserting a new PICC or requiring additional X-Rays or more invasive replacement procedures.