PICC line

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient with known haemopoietic malignancy. For regular medication. PICC line inserted.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Left sided periperally inserted cannular, with tip at SVC/right atrial junction.

Its anatomical passage from left subclavian then brachiocephalic vein is well illustrated.

Case Discussion

Identification of PICC lines, their correction tip position and malposition is an important key skill.

 

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