In these cases, if it is necessary to remove the gastric tube, remove it just before radiography is performed and replace it immediately afterward. Neonatal PICC placement is a sterile procedure ...

The placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) routinely incorporates tip position confirmation using standard radiographs. In this study, we sought to determine whether real ...

A standard chest radiograph should be obtained after ... the development of skill in the use of ultrasonography and in catheter placement. Careful screening of patients for whom the procedure ...

Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or ...

Initially, the traditional method of PICC placement was used with anatomical measurement, ultrasound and X‑ray confirmation. Because the centre has a dedicated radiology suite located directly ...

In a 12-month period (August 17, 2007, to August 19, 2008), 69 children were elected for PICC placement due to characteristics ... vena cava (as confirmed by radiology); and 3) time spent on ...

Lower staff requirements (radiologists, radiology nurses, radiographers, radiology healthcare support workers) because the need for an X‑ray to confirm PICC placement is reduced or eliminated. All ...