Premature newborn after PICC placement

Pediatric Imaging Cardiovascular September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

AXR of normal position of lower extremity peripherally inserted central catheter / PICC in the inferior vena cava — AXR AP and lateral shows a right lower extremity PICC with its tip within the inferior vena cava anterior to the spine at the level of T11. The tip of the umbilical venous catheter is within the ductus venosus.

The diagnosis was appropriate position of the PICC and low malposition of the umbilical venous catheter.

Published September 30, 2020September 30, 2020