Nature

The Cobweb Sign: Percutaneous Silastic Long Line Tip Placement in Tributaries of Superficial Veins

The correct positioning of the tip of the long line is considered important to minimise these complications. The exact site of the line tip can be confirmed by contrast X-ray. 6, 7 When the long line ...
Nature

“Proactive” Management of Percutaneously Inserted Central Catheters Results in Decreased Incidence of Infection in the ELBW Population

OBJECTIVE: Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants often acquire catheter-related infections (CRIs) when a percutaneously inserted central catheter (PICC) is used for parenteral nutrition or drug ...
Medscape

Placement of a double lumen silastic catheter for hemodialysis access through the cephalic vein.

The cephalic vein within the deltopectoral groove provides adequate access to the central venous system for the PermCath hemodialysis catheter. Unlike EJV techniques, which are successful in few ...
CMAJ

Incidence of deep vein thrombosis related to peripherally inserted central catheters in children and adolescents

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in children and adolescents are being used with increasing frequency. We sought to determine the incidence and characterize risk factors of ...