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Positive Outcome After Looped Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Malposition. A Case Study., Noel Kerr Dec 1998

Positive Outcome After Looped Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Malposition. A Case Study., Noel Kerr

Noël M Kerr PhD, RN, CMSRN

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.

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