low malposition of the PICC

Premature

infant after PICC placementCXR AP shows a scalp PICC whose tip projects at the level of the L1 vertebral body within the inferior vena cava.The diagnosis was low malposition of the PICC.

Premature

newborn after PICC placementCXR AP shows a right upper extremity PICC tip projecting over the inferior vena cava.The diagnosis was low malposition of the PICC.

Premature

newborn after PICC placementAXR AP shows a right lower extremity PICC which is curled back upon itself and whose tip projects over the right femoral vein. The tip of the umbilical venous catheter projects within the umbilical vein.The diagnosis was low malposition of the PICC and low malposition of the umbilical venous catheter.

Premature

newborn after PICC placementAXR AP shows a left lower extremity PICC which courses across the midline and down the right common iliac vein. The tip of the umbilical venous catheter projects over the umbilical vein. The tip of the umbilical arterial catheter projects at T6.The diagnosis was low malposition of the PICC and low malposition of the umbilical venous catheter and appropriate position of the umbilical arterial catheter.