Vascular injury due to a peripherally inserted central catheter in a neonate born during the 24 th week of gestation

Abstract

We investigated a case of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter associated with iliolumbar venous extravasation in an infant. Hyperosmolar infusion and calcium gluconate caused phlebitis and vascular perforation. Daily monitoring of the catheter length at the insertion site and serial radiography may aid in detecting catheter movement.Daily monitoring of peripherally inserted central venous catheter length at the insertion site and serial radiography may aid in detecting catheter movement.