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Simplified equation for determining proper depth of peripherally inserted central catheter in relation to anatomical landmarks

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to develop a formula guiding the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) tip placement based on anatomical landmarks such as the upper arm, clavicle, and sternum as well as the patient’s height, weight, and body mass index. METHODS: Fifty-five patients who...

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Autores principales: Kang, Sang-Soo, Shin, Yang-Sik, Lee, Seon-Yi, Kim, Hyunzu
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6078871/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29684986
http://dx.doi.org/10.4097/kja.d.18.27185