Affiliation:
1. Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Uppsala University Uppsala Sweden
2. Uppsala Centre for Paediatric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Research Uppsala Sweden
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundWe have developed a new approach for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion that we think has several advantages, including ease of insertion, access to a larger vein and patient comfort.MethodsIn this case series report, the first 19 cases were audited.ResultsAll PICCs were inserted without complications; 17 on the first attempt.ConclusionWe conclude that the novel approach to the axillary vein for PICC insertion is feasible and appears to be safe when performed by an experienced operator.