Percutaneous removal of a precariously placed pericardial peripherally inserted central catheter. Issue 6 (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tyner, Trevor; McNaught, Noelle; Shall, Matthew B.; Lessne, Mark L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of vascular access. Volume 20:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 778
• Page End: 781
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: Peripherally inserted central catheter -- pericardium -- complications; Arterial catheterization -- Periodicals; Intravenous catheterization -- Periodicals; 612.13
• DOI: 10.1177/1129729819838141
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1129-7298

Abstract

Peripherally inserted central catheters provide access to the central chest veins and allow administration of long-term antibiotics, chemotherapy, blood products, fluids, and parenteral nutrition. Peripherally inserted central catheters provide an essential function and are routinely placed safely, but are not without risks. This case describes an unusual complication of peripherally inserted central catheter perforation into the pericardial space with subsequent successful percutaneous removal.