Optimised two-stage technique for sheath–dilator insertion in peripherally inserted central catheter placement
Using the alternative technique, a high success rate of first-attempt PICC insertions was achieved. This approach may reduce the need for additional dermatotomy, thus minimising patient morbidity and improving procedural outcomes.
Authors
- Kuang-Hua Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8166-2011)
- Kuan-Pen Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0276-1500)
- Ting‐Chia Young (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5145-0743)
Institutions
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- Mackay Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Mackay Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Vascular Access
- Published
- 2025-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298251320490
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.52