Feasibility of Ultrasound-Guided, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement at the Bedside in a Communicable-Disease Isolation Unitopen access
- Authors
- Yoon, Kyoung Won; Wi, Wongook; Choi, Moon Suk; Gil, Eunmi; Park, Chi-Min; Yoo, Keesang
- Issue Date
- May-2023
- Publisher
- MDPI
- Keywords
- central catheterization; COVID-19; peripheral catheterization; ultrasonography; vascular access device
- Citation
- Journal of Personalized Medicine, v.13, no.5
- Journal Title
- Journal of Personalized Medicine
- Volume
- 13
- Number
- 5
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/73543
- DOI
- 10.3390/jpm13050863
- ISSN
- 2075-4426
2075-4426
- Abstract
- Background: Previous studies have investigated the safety of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the intensive care unit (ICU). However, it remains uncertain whether PICC placement can be successfully carried out in settings with limited resources and a challenging environment for procedures, such as communicable-disease isolation units (CDIUs). Methods: This study investigated the safety of PICCs in patients admitted to CDIUs. These researchers used a handheld portable ultrasound device (PUD) to guide venous access and confirmed catheter-tip location with electrocardiography (ECG) or portable chest radiography. Results: Among 74 patients, the basilic vein and the right arm were the most common access site and location, respectively. The incidence of malposition was significantly higher with chest radiography compared to ECG (52.4% vs. 2.0%, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Using a handheld PUD to place PICCs at the bedside and confirming the tip location with ECG is a feasible option for CDIU patients. © 2023 by the authors.
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