Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48188/hczz.4.1.5
The use of a PICC catheter in patients with malignant hematological diseases treated at Clinical Hospital Center Split
Marijana Mikačić
; Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology with Toxicology, Clinic for Internal Diseases, University Hospital of Split
*
Petra Gulić
; Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology with Toxicology, Clinic for Internal Diseases, University Hospital of Split.
Milan Vujčić
; Department of Hematology, Clinic for Internal Diseases, University Hospital of Split
Daniela Šupe-Domić
; Institute for Medical Laboratory Diagnostics, University Hospital of Split; University of Split, Department of Health Studies
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this paper is to present the experience of placing a peripherally introduced central venous catheter at the Clinical hospital center Split. Subjects and methods: Fourteen peripherally introduced central venous catheters were placed at the Internal Medicine Clinic at the Department of Intensive Care Medicine in subjects diagnosed with malignant hematological diseases. As a catheter placement procedure, a modified Seldinger technique was used with the help of a portable ultrasound machine. Results: The procedure of catheter placement in all subjects was without complications. Thrombosis of the vein in which the catheter was placed developed in two subjects during the therapeutic procedure, and in one, the catheter had to be removed due to an infection caused by the catheter. One subject died during treatment. Conclusion: Peripherally introduced central venous catheters enable healthcare workers to adequately and safely apply therapy, and ensure a shorter hospital stay for the patient without significant complications.
Keywords
DIVA; PICC catheter; hematological tumors; complications
Hrčak ID:
320448
URI
Publication date:
9.7.2024.
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