Abstract
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a catheter that is inserted into a peripheral vein of the elbow or upper arm and which access the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava. These catheters present a low risk of serious complications but malpositioning of the distal tip is very frequent, with an incidence ranging from 5 to 31%. The most frequent tip locations of malpositioned PICC lines are the internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, axillary vein, brachial vein, contralateral veins, right atrium and right ventricle.
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