Abstract
Objective To share our experience in the placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in critically ill patients intensive care unit (ICU). Method The clinical data of a critically ill patient placed with PICC from neurosurgery department were collected and analyzed. Result A 78-year-old male patient diagnosed withtype I respiratory failure, aspiration pneumonia, hypertension, and cerebral infarction sequelae successfully received ultrasound-guided modified Seldinger puncture technique for PICC and was treated with intravenous nutrition after repeatedly vascular puncturing failure. Conclusion PICC placement is an effective method for patients in ICU to protect the peripheral vein and lower the incidence of catheter related infections. Key words: Catheterization; Central venous; Intensive care unit; Modified Seldinger technique; Nursing care
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