due to the lower incidence of infection compared with subclavian and internal jugular percutaneous catheters, and because there is no risk of pneumothorax with the PICC insertion procedure.

Background: Central venous catheter (CVC) insertions are performed frequently by internal medicine residents. Complications, including arterial puncture and pneumothorax, decrease when operators ...

Unless a pneumothorax occurs, or the bulla becomes very large ... Patients who have underlying emphysema have an epidural catheter placed before surgery and sometimes during the procedure. The ...