Inadvertent Arterial Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion With Corresponding Electrocardiographic Tracings: A Case Report.

Authors

Emily DiLoreto, Beaumont Health
Amit Bahl, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Publication Title

Journal of Infusion Nursing

Abstract

Electrocardiographic (ECG) tip confirmation is a validated technique to place the distal tip of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in the distal superior vena cava at or near the cavoatrial junction during point-of-care insertions. This case report discusses an inadvertent arterial PICC placement despite navigation technology demonstrating similar confirmatory ECG changes seen in standard venous insertions. The findings demonstrate that ECG navigation technology should not be used to rule out arterial PICC placement.

Volume

45

Issue

1

First Page

37

Last Page

40

Recommended Citation

DiLoreto E, Bahl A. Inadvertent arterial Peripherally inserted central catheter insertion with corresponding electrocardiographic tracings: A Case report. J Infus Nurs. 2022 Jan-Feb 01;45(1):37-40. PMID: 34775430.

DOI

10.1097/NAN.0000000000000452

ISSN

1539-0667

PubMed ID

34775430