Peripherally inserted central cathether migration in neonates: Incidence, timing and risk factors

Author(s):  
C. Acun ◽  
A. Baker ◽  
L.S. Brown ◽  
K.A. Iglesia ◽  
J. Sisman

BACKGROUND: PICC line use is a common practice in neonatal units, but it is associated with various complications. Catheter migration is the most common complication in neonates. Periodic imaging is recommended to monitor the tip position of the PICCs, but the optimal frequency is undetermined. The incidence, timing and risk factors that are associated with PICC migration have not been fully investigated beyond 24 hrs in neonates. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence, timing and risk factors that are associated with peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) migration in neonates. METHODS: This was a single center, retrospective study of 168 PICCs placed in 141 neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) between 2015 and 2016. The incidence of catheter migration was determined radiographically at 12–24 hrs and every third day after insertion until it was removed. RESULTS: Overall incidence of PICC migration was 28%and most commonly was detected within the first three days after PICC placement (83%). The incidence of PICC migration was higher in males. The PICC migration was associated with difficulty advancing the PICC at the time of insertion and PICC dressing change. CONCLUSION: Serial evaluation of PICC placement in neonates is required to maintain proper position. Based on our experience in our unit, we recommend periodic imaging at 12–24 hrs and on the third day after PICC placement as most migration occurred within three days after insertion.

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohe Yu ◽  
Shaojie Yue ◽  
Mingjie Wang ◽  
Chuanding Cao ◽  
Zhengchang Liao ◽  
...  

We aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors associated with nonselective removal of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) in neonates. In this prospective cohort study, neonates who underwent PICC placement at neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in China from October 2012 to November 2015 were included. The patient demographics, catheter characteristics, catheter duration, PICC insertion site, indication for PICC insertion, infuscate composition, PICC tip location, and catheter complications were recorded in a computerized database. Risk factors for nonselective removal were analyzed. A total of 497 PICCs were placed in 496 neonates. Nonselective removal occurred in 9.3% of PICCs during 10,540 catheter-days (4.6 nonselective removals per 1,000 catheter-days). These included occlusion (3%), infection (1.4%), leakage (2.0%), phlebitis (0.6%), displacement (1%), pleural effusion(0.6%), and breaks (0.6%). Noncentral tip position was independently associated with an increased risk of nonselective removal (odds ratio 2.621; 95% confidence interval, 1.258-5.461) after adjusting for gestational age, sex, birth weight, and PICC dwell time. No significant differences in the rate of complications occurred between silastic and polyurethane PICC or different insertion sites. Noncentral PICC tip position was the only independent risk factor for nonselective removal of PICC.


Perinatology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Duck Kim ◽  
Na Mi Lee ◽  
Su Yeong Kim ◽  
Dae Yong Yi ◽  
Sin Weon Yun ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aya Amer ◽  
Roland S. Broadbent ◽  
Liza Edmonds ◽  
Benjamin J. Wheeler

Central venous access is an important aspect of neonatal intensive care management. Malpositioned central catheters have been reported to induce cardiac tachyarrhythmia in adult populations and there are case reports within the neonatal population. We present a case of a preterm neonate with a preexisting umbilical venous catheter (UVC), who then developed a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). This was initially treated with intravenous adenosine with transient reversion. Catheter migration was subsequently detected, with the UVC tip located within the heart. Upon withdrawal of the UVC and a final dose of adenosine, the arrhythmia permanently resolved. Our literature review confirms that tachyarrhythmia is a rare but recognised neonatal complication of malpositioned central venous catheters. We recommend the immediate investigation of central catheter position when managing neonatal tachyarrhythmia, as catheter repositioning is an essential aspect of management.


2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Hostetter ◽  
Nadine Nakasawa ◽  
Kim Tompkins ◽  
Bradley Hill

Abstract Background: Long term venous catheters have been used to deliver specialized therapies since 1968. The ideal tip position of a central venous catheter provides reliable venous access with optimal therapeutic delivery, while minimizing short-and long-term complications. Ideal position limits have evolved and narrowed over time, making successful placement difficult and unreliable when depending exclusively on the landmark technique. Objective: To review and analyze contemporary literature and calculate an overall accuracy rate for first attempt placement of a PICC catheter in the ideal tip position. Methods: Key PICC placement terms were used to search the database PubMED-indexed for MEDLINE in June and October, 2009. The selection of studies required: a patient cohort without tip placement guidance technology; a documented landmark technique to place catheter tips; data documenting initial catheter placement and, that the lower third of the SVC and the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ) were included in the placement criteria. With few exceptions, articles written between 1993 and 2009 met the stated selection criteria. A composite of outcomes associated with tip placement was analyzed, and an overall percent proficiency of accurate catheter tip placement calculated. Results: Nine studies in eight articles met the selection criteria and were included for analysis. Rates of first placement success per study ranged from 39% to 75%, with the majority (7/9) being single center studies. The combined overall proficiency of these studies calculated as a weighted average was 45.87%.


2021 ◽  
pp. 0310057X2110242
Author(s):  
Adrian D Haimovich ◽  
Ruoyi Jiang ◽  
Richard A Taylor ◽  
Justin B Belsky

Vasopressors are ubiquitous in intensive care units. While central venous catheters are the preferred route of infusion, recent evidence suggests peripheral administration may be safe for short, single-agent courses. Here, we identify risk factors and develop a predictive model for patient central venous catheter requirement using the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care, a single-centre dataset of patients admitted to an intensive care unit between 2008 and 2019. Using prior literature, a composite endpoint of prolonged single-agent courses (>24 hours) or multi-agent courses of any duration was used to identify likely central venous catheter requirement. From a cohort of 69,619 intensive care unit stays, there were 17,053 vasopressor courses involving one or more vasopressors that met study inclusion criteria. In total, 3807 (22.3%) vasopressor courses involved a single vasopressor for less than six hours, 7952 (46.6%) courses for less than 24 hours and 5757 (33.8%) involved multiple vasopressors of any duration. Of these, 3047 (80.0%) less than six-hour and 6423 (80.8%) less than 24-hour single vasopressor courses used a central venous catheter. Logistic regression models identified associations between the composite endpoint and intubation (odds ratio (OR) 2.36, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 2.16 to 2.58), cardiac diagnosis (OR 0.72, CI 0.65 to 0.80), renal impairment (OR 1.61, CI 1.50 to 1.74), older age (OR 1.002, Cl 1.000 to 1.005) and vital signs in the hour before initiation (heart rate, OR 1.006, CI 1.003 to 1.009; oxygen saturation, OR 0.996, CI 0.993 to 0.999). A logistic regression model predicting the composite endpoint had an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (standard deviation) of 0.747 (0.013) and an accuracy of 0.691 (0.012). This retrospective study reveals a high prevalence of short vasopressor courses in intensive care unit settings, a majority of which were administered using central venous catheters. We identify several important risk factors that may help guide clinicians deciding between peripheral and central venous catheter administration, and present a predictive model that may inform future prospective trials.


2002 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaques Sztajnbok ◽  
Eduardo Juan Troster

CONTEXT: The use of parenteral nutrition via a central venous catheter is a common practice in the neonatal intensive care setting. Extravasation of the infusate leading to an acute abdomen is a complication that has only rarely been documented. This report describes the case of a premature infant with a femoral catheter placed in the inferior vena cava, who developed an acute abdomen as a result of late retroperitoneal extravasation of parenteral nutrition. CASE REPORT: A pre-term infant receiving total parenteral nutrition via a femoral venous catheter developed an acute abdomen five days after the catheter placement. Extravascular catheter migration to the retroperitoneal space and extravasation of the infusate was diagnosed by contrast injection. Withdrawal of the catheter was followed by prompt cessation of the signs and full recovery from the acute abdomen, without the need for surgery. A review of the literature is presented, emphasizing the clinical and therapeutic aspects of this unusual complication from femoral venous catheterization and parenteral nutrition.


2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Savino Occhionorelli ◽  
Sergio Gianesini ◽  
Lorenzo Marinelli ◽  
Marianna Daniele ◽  
Sara Chierici ◽  
...  

Venous malformations are rare but possible findings too, constituting a further risk factor for central venous catheter procedures. Herein we describe a case of death because of an innominate vein perforation by a catheter that incidentally was tucked into a sacciform malformation. Even if the technology advancement is constantly offering us new investigation tools, up to now diagnostic options are limited in the detection of those malformations that could potentially lead to dramatic complications as the described one. The present work raises the awareness about rare venous anomalies and their potential clinical implications. A proper literature review and diagnostic implementation proposal are reported.


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