Journal of intravenous nursing : the official publication of the Intravenous Nurses Society
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Review Case Reports
Positive outcome after looped peripherally inserted central catheter malposition. A case study.
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.