Role of a radiopaque agent and surveillance radiographs for peripherally inserted central catheters in newborn infants

ConclusionPICC tips can be identified without injection of a radiopaque agent. Serial radiographs identified PICC migration over the in situ duration. This study has implications for reducing exposure to a radiopaque agent and ongoing migration surveillance practices.Graphical abstract
Source: Pediatric Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research