The Application of Neck Ultrasound in the Assessment of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Tip Position

University of Chicago300 enrolled

Overview

Insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) at the bedside may result in tip malposition. This study was designed to evaluate whether the addition of ultrasound (US) inspection of the ipsilateral neck provides immediate recognition of PICCs in aberrant position facilitating catheter reposition prior to completion of the procedure.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

300

Conditions

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Technique

Interventions

Ultrasound inspectionOTHER

post-PICC insertion Ultrasound inspection of the ipsilateral neck for PICC in a malposition (ipsilateral internal jugular vein)

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (\> 18 years old) ordered for a peripherally inserted central catheter insertion Exclusion Criteria: * patients unable to provide informed consent * previous peripheral inserted central catheter placement at the institution

Locations (1)

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Rate of PICCs in the ipsilateral internal jugular vein malposition as detected by post-procedure chest x-ray

Time frame: Same day

Secondary Outcomes

Duration of PICC procedure.

Time frame: Same day.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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