This was a question I had for Bard engineers.... It appears bench testing of the power picc was initially done with the models in semifowler's position. These types of contrast injection are usually done with the patient in supine position. Any help with this Paul? Have we seen any new testing? Jose
Quoting DAVID LONGSETH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Saw a set of CXR's last week that were of interest. Pt had a 5Fr Power PICC > placed in the AM,then a CT in the afternoon (chest for PE,I think). Later in > > the evening pt. began having discomfort and swelling in the neck. CXR after > PICC placed showed a good lower SVC placement but the evening's film showed > the line up the IJ,perhaps with the tip in smaller collateral vein. > Apparently the CT contrast injection was strong enough to flip the PICC up > there. > Was wondering if anyone else has seen this occur,but then also wonder if > this doesn't happen more frequently and we just never know.... > David > > >
