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The Application of Echocardiography in the Tip Localization of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in ICU Patients: A Study

The Application of Echocardiography in the Tip Localization of PICC in ICU Patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400090553
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-10-08
Start date
2024-10-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

PICC tip positioning

Interventions

Test group:Application of echocardiography
Control grroup:Conventional method for PICC catheterization and puncture

Sponsors

Hai'an People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Patients in the critical care department who require PICC placement under ultrasound guidance for disease treatment; (2) Age = 18 years old; (3) The patient or family member signs the informed consent form for PICC catheterization and participation in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) The echocardiogram shows unclear cross-sections of the xiphoid process or apex of the heart; (2) Chest X-ray shows unclear position of PICC tip; (3) Unrepaired intracardiac shunt patients, such as atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect; (4) Pregnant women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Chest X-ray positioning;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Vortex symbol;Patient satisfaction;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCheng Jiang

Hai'an People's Hospital

4725677074@qq.com+86 138 1379 9913

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026