Abstract
The aim of this study was to appraise the efficacy of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) tip placement confirmation using a fully-integrated magnetic tracking system and ECG ultrasound-guided insertion technology performed at the patients' bedside by venous access nurses and validated by the post-insertion chest radiography (CXR) report. Labor costs and time were compared with the interventional radiology (IR) team and the venous access nurses to determine if there was a noteworthy cost difference with PICC insertions. PICCs have gained popularity due to improved ECG ultrasound-guided tip navigation technology. Real-time ECG ultrasound-guided technology is the safest, most accurate method of PICC insertion.
Sigma Membership
Zeta Mu at-Large
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Chest X-rays, Ultrasound, Venous Catheters
Advisor
Janet E. Boller
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Western University of Health Sciences
Degree Year
2018
Recommended Citation
Morrell, Elizabeth A., "Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and the efficacy of tip placement confirmation with ECG ultrasound-guided technology and chest radiography" (2019). Dissertations. 621.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/621
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2019-11-20
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10751378; ProQuest document ID: 2029861378. The author still retains copyright.