Reducing PICC migrations and improving patient outcomes.

Inadvertent migration of central venous catheters can lead to several issues including delayed therapy and clinical morbidities such as thrombosis. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are particularly at risk of movement. An innovative new device which allows anchorage of the catheter has proved very successful in the minimisation of catheter migration.

Periphally inserted central catheters- a 'serious' complication.

Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in the upper arm appears to have led to an increased incidence of the inadvertent puncture of lymph vessels, which transport lymph fluid around the body. The fluid flows from the lymph vessel in the arm, through the subcutaneous tract created by the PICC, accumulating in discharge of serous fluid at the exit site. The symptoms may be minimal or excessive and currently there are no published data or guidance as to how to manage this complication.

Periphally inserted central catheters-a 'serous' complication.

Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement in the upper arm appears to have led to an increased incidence of the inadvertent puncture of lymph vessels, which transport lymph fluid around the body. The fluid flows from the lymph vessel in the arm, through the subcutaneous tract created by the PICC, accumulating in discharge of serous fluid at the exit site. The symptoms may be minimal or excessive and currently there are no published data or guidance as to how to manage this complication.