An Unusual Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Fractured <i>in Vivo</i>with Embolization Happened in a Child: A Case Report

• 作者: Fang Fang Hongyan Zhang Wu Yang
• 来源期刊: 临床医学病理报告(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: Peripherally Inserted Central CATHETER Fracture Children COMPLICATION
• 年，卷（期）: 2015,（1）
• 页码范围: 10-13
• 页数: 4页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

We report a case of a 7-year-old child who received a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for chemotherapy. He suffered from an unusual PICC fracture in vivo with pulmonary embolism after eight circles of chemotherapeutic agents administered. In this case report, we review the literatures for the underlying pathophysiology of this uncommon phenomenon. IV nurses should consider the possibility of the infusion dysfunction deriving from the PICC line fractured. Accurate tip catheter placement and specific care may reduce morbidity.