Head and Neck Vein Access

How it works

Risks & contraindications

Highlighted claims

• Head and neck vein insertion carried the highest concern for primary non-central PICC tip malposition. — Analysis of risk factors for primary non-central malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter tip in neonates with different diseases admitted to neonatal surgical department: a case–control study
• Most head and neck malposition cases had catheter tips folding beside the cervical vertebra. — Analysis of risk factors for primary non-central malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter tip in neonates with different diseases admitted to neonatal surgical department: a case–control study
• Neonatal venous angulation between the external jugular and subclavian veins may cause flexible PICC tips to meet resistance. — Analysis of risk factors for primary non-central malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter tip in neonates with different diseases admitted to neonatal surgical department: a case–control study
• Forceful advancement when the catheter cannot advance may cause the tip to recoil or redirect toward the cervical vertebra. — Analysis of risk factors for primary non-central malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter tip in neonates with different diseases admitted to neonatal surgical department: a case–control study
• Head and neck PICCs were clinically associated with extravasation and unplanned removal in the department. — Analysis of risk factors for primary non-central malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter tip in neonates with different diseases admitted to neonatal surgical department: a case–control study