Observation and nursing of application of peripherally inserted central catheter in parenteral nutrition of infants

VernacularTitle:经外周中心静脉置管术在婴幼儿肠外营养中的应用
Author: Bin LYU ; Yi ZHANG ; Juhong ZHONG ; Lirong ZHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Peripherally inserted central catheter,Infant; Parenteral nutrition; Observations; Nursing
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(2):31-33
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the treatment effect of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in parenteral nutrition of infants and observation and nursing of its complication.Methods Clinical data of 32 cases of infants who underwent parenteral nutrition through PICC were analyzed.The nursing experience and observation and handling of common nursing problems were summarized.Results 2 cases failed catheterization,the others succeeded,1 case through scalp,2 cases through axillary,27 cases through basilic vein.2 cases completed TPN treatment with a second try of PICC.The shortest indwelling time of PICC was 3 days,the longest was 34 days.Catheter blockage happened in 1 case,leakage in 1 case,and catheter-related infections in 1 case.Conclusions Difficulty exists in application of PICC in infants,but the complications were less.The tube can be retained for a long time,which conforms to higher intravenous nutrition requirement of infants,and this method possesses wide application perspective.