PICC tip dislodgement causing massive pleural effusion and atelectasis with acute respiratory failure: a case report

• Glavni autori: Yao Zhu (Autor), Yao Qin (Autor), Juan Felipe Alvarez (Autor), Wanhong Yin (Autor)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Peripheral intravenous central catheter (PICC) is a common tool for intravenous infusion for children who need central venous access. Although it is safe for physicians and nurses to place, complications like infection, occlusion, phlebitis, and bleeding can occur. We report a 5-month-old i...