Morini F, Rechichi J, Ronchetti M P, Savignoni F, Corchia C
Department of Medical and Surgical Neonatology, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy.
J Perinatol. 2006 Oct;26(10):650-2. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211566.
In infants, the tip of a cannula is sometimes used as introducer during peripherally inserted central catheters placement. We report a rare complication of this procedure, characterized by intravascular migration of the cannula tip during peripheral insertion of a central venous catheter. We review this unlikely complication and treatment options.