Challenges of PICC placement via the popliteal vein under ultrasound guidance in a patient with severe burns: A case report

J Vasc Access. 2024 Apr 6:11297298241245066. doi: 10.1177/11297298241245066. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPeripherally inserted central catheters are widely used in patients with extensive burns, with the guidelines recommending insertion through unburned skin. This case report describes a patient who was burned over 88% of their surface area and suffered severe inhalation injury. For him, the popliteal vein was the only vein on unburned skin available for catheter catheterization. Based on evidence, we successfully placed a peripherally inserted central catheter through the popliteal vein under ultrasound while the patient was in the prone position and avoided associated complications.PMID:38581270 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241245066

Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - April 6, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Lihua Shi Qiyu Chen Rongrong Yang Lihong Liao Jianfang Zhang Yingchun Liu Source Type: research