Late neurological deficit after attempted PICC insertion in the arm.

CONCLUSION: We recommend active surveillance ultrasound (e.g. in the first 24-48 h) of unsuccessful PICC insertion attempts, because late complications may occur and require invasive procedures for treatment. PMID: 30073904 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research