The “Off-Label” Use of PICCs
Fig. 12.1 Tunneled PICC: puncture site in the “yellow” zone, exit site in the “green” zone Tunneling is a very simple procedure which can be performed with any PICC (of…
Maneuvers, Precautions, and Tricks for PICC Positioning Procedure
Fig. 11.1 Vein – Catheter ratio The diameter of the vein should be measured without tourniquet. If the desired diameter cannot be found in the ideal zone for upper arm…
Clinical Problems Associated with the Use of Peripheral Venous Approaches in Clinical Practice: Thrombosis
Figs. 10.1 and 10.2 Echographic image of a PICC surrounded by thrombus in axillary vein, transverse and longitudinal section This test is considered diagnostic if positive and does not need…
The PICC Team
34. Santolim TQ, Santos LAU, Mazzini A et al (2012) The strategic role of the nurse in the selection of IV devices. Br J Nurs 21:S28–S32PubMedCrossRef 35.
Venous Access Devices and Emotional Response in Oncologic Patients: Diagnostic and Management Aspects
© Springer-Verlag Italia 2014Sergio Sandrucci and Baudolino Mussa (eds.)Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters10.1007/978-88-470-5665-7_13 13. Venous Access Devices and Emotional Response in Oncologic Patients: Diagnostic and Management Aspects Riccardo Torta1 and Valentina Ieraci1 (1) Clinical and Oncological Psychology…
Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters: Medicolegal Aspects
(1) Studio Medico-legale Viglino, Corso G. Ferraris 147, Turin, Italy Let us get started with a dichotomy that needs to be clear: the fil rouge that joins law and…
