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Maneuvers, Precautions, and Tricks for PICC Positioning Procedure

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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are first described in the early 1980s. Inserting a PICC evolved from a direct approach using the antecubital veins and direct puncture to the Modified Seldinger Technique both bedside and under fluoroscopy. To achieve a high success rate, there is a need for skilled experts and the right tools to support optimal practice. This chapter will offer a number of helpful tips and tricks to overcome some of the obstacles and challenges that each practitioner will encounter.

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  1. Department of Vascular Access, Infusion Innovations, Nimrodlaan 12, Bilthoven, 3721BX, The Netherlands

    Antonius J. H. van Boxtel RN, MSc, VA-BC

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  1. Visceral Sarcoma and Rare Cancers Unit, University of Turin Medical School, Turin, Italy

    Sergio Sandrucci

  2. Digestive, Colorectal and Oncological Surgery Unit, University of Turin Medical School, Turin, Italy

    Baudolino Mussa

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van Boxtel, A.J.H. (2014). Maneuvers, Precautions, and Tricks for PICC Positioning Procedure. In: Sandrucci, S., Mussa, B. (eds) Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5665-7_11

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