PICC Zone Insertion Method™ (ZIM™): A systematic approach to determine the ideal insertion site for PICCs in the upper arm

JAVA - Journal of the Association for Vascular Access

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 156-160

  Dawson, Robert B ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BLEEDING; BLOOD FLOW; CARDIOVASCULAR RISK; CATHETER INFECTION; CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS; DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS; ECCHYMOSIS; HUMAN; LUNG EMBOLISM; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PATIENT SAFETY; PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER; POSTTHROMBOSIS SYNDROME; REVIEW; ULTRASOUND; VASCULAR ACCESS; VEIN DIAMETER;

EID: 80054934650     PISSN: 15528855     EISSN: 15571289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2309/java.16-3-5     Document Type: Article

References (21)

1. The Joint Commission. Patient safety solutions. Joint Commission Resources website. http://www.ccforpatientsafety.org/Patient-Safety-Solutions/. Updated 2008. Accessed June 2010.
2. Shah MK, Burke DT, Shah SH. Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis. South Med J. 2003;96(7):669-672.
3. Yacopetti N. Central venous catheter-related thrombosis. J Infus Nurs. 2008;31(4):241-248.
4. O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Burns LA, Dellinger P, Garland J, Heard SO, et al. Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). www.cdc.gov/hicpac/pdf/ guidelines/bsi-guidelines-2011.pdf. Updated 2011. Accessed May 15, 2011.
5. th LITE Conference; March 2011;Washington, PA.
6. Lobo BL, Vaidean G, Broyles J, Reaves AB, Shorr RL. Risk of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients with peripherally inserted central catheters. J Hosp Med. 2009;4(7):417-422.
7. Abdullah BJJ, Mohammad N, Sangkar JV, Abd Aziz YF, Gan GG, Goh KY, et al. Incidence of upper limb venous thrombosis associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). Br J Radiol.2005;78:596-600. (Pubitemid 40932512)
8. Stokowski G, Steele D, Wilson D. The use of ultrasound to improve practice and reduce complication rates in peripherally inserted central catheter insertions. J Infus Nurs. 2009;32(3): 145-154.
9. Miller DL, O'Grady NP. Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections: recommendations relevant to interventional radiology. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2003;14:S355-S358.
10. Stonecypher K. Going around in circles is this the best practice for preparing the skin? Crit Care Nurs Q. 2009;32(2):94-98.
11. Dawson RB. Nursing beyond the "Process": collegiality and consultation improves outcomes by protecting the tissue integrity of PICC insertion sites. JAVA. 2008;13(1):8-11. (Pubitemid 351545991)
12. Tripathi S, Kaushik V, Singh V. Peripheral IVs: factors affecting complications and patency-a randomized controlled trial. J Infus Nurs. 2008;31(3):182-188.
13. Bierman S. Mitigating the risks with zone defense. Managing Infection Control. 2003;37-41.
14. Hertzog DR, Waybill PN. Complications and controversies associated with peripherally inserted central catheters. J Infus Nurs.2008;31(3):159-163.
15. Bulger CM, Jacobs C, Patel NH. Epidemiology of acute deep vein thrombosis. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 2004;7(2):50-54. (Pubitemid 38887510)
16. Patel K, Feied CF. Deep vein thrombosis [Vascular Surgery - Medical Topics]. The eMedicine Clinical Knowledge Base website. http://phstw1p1. partners.org:2217/printtopic.asp?bookid=6&topic=2785 Updated January 16, 2009. Accessed March 18, 2011.
17. Dickson BC. Venous thrombosis: on the history of Virchow's triad. Univ Tor Med J .2004;81(3):166-171.
18. Nichols I, Humphrey JP. The efficacy of upper arm placement of peripherally inserted central catheters using bedside ultrasound and microintroducer technique. J Infus Nurs. 2008;31(3):165-176.
19. Nave CR. Poiseuille's law [Hyperphysics, Newtonian Fluids]. Department of Physics and Astronomy, Georgia State University website. http://hyperphysics. phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/pturb.html#aor. Updated 2010. Accessed March 18, 2011.
20. Nifong TP, McDevitt TJ. The effect of catheter to vein ratio on blood flow rates in a simulated model of peripherally inserted central venous catheters. Chest. 2011;140(1):48-53.
21. Gray H. The Classic Collectors Gray's Anatomy. Pick TP, Howden R, eds. New York, NY: Bounty Books;1977.