Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Other Intravascular Devices: How Safe Are They for Hemodialysis Patients? Roman Shingarev, MD, Michael Allon, MD American Journal of Kidney Diseases Volume 60, Issue 4, Pages 510-513 (October 2012) DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.07.003 Copyright © 2012 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Veins commonly used for intravascular device placement. Peripherally inserted central venous catheters are placed in the cephalic, basilic, or brachial vein above the antecubital fossa, with the proximal tip positioned in the superior vena cava or right atrium. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2012 60, 510-513DOI: (10.1053/j.ajkd.2012.07.003) Copyright © 2012 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions