ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2018
Clinical impact of the Sherlock 3CG® Tip Confirmation System for peripherally inserted central catheters.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Guidewire-Assisted Reduction Technology Combined with Postural Reduction Improves the Success Rate of Internal Vein Catheterisation.Journal of healthcare engineering · 2022Trial
- Magnetic Tracking and Electrocardiography-Guided Tip Confirmation System Versus Fluoroscopy for Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: A Randomized, Noninferiority Comparison.Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2020Trial
- Bringing the Line Home: A Perspective on Establishing At-Home PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) Insertion in Oncology Patients.Clinics and practice · 2026Article
- Effect of a prevention bundle for internal jugular vein malposition of peripherally inserted central catheters in children: a single-center before-after study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of a nurse-led peripherally inserted central catheter service: A retrospective cohort study.The journal of vascular access · 2025Article
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- Validation of the PICC length prediction formula based on anteroposterior chest radiographs for bedside ultrasound-guided placement.PloS one · 2022Article
- Image Guidance for PICC Insertion: Commentary to "Magnetic Tracking and Electrocardiography-Guided Tip Confirmation System Versus Fluoroscopy for Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: A Randomized, Noninferiority Comparison".Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study was performed to evaluate the technical success rate and catheter tip malposition rate of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement using the Sherlock 3CG® Tip Confirmation System (TCS).
methodsIn total, 114 patients who underwent PICC insertion via the Sherlock 3CG® TCS from October 2017 to February 2018 were retrospectively evaluated. The primary endpoints were the technical success rate, malposition rate, and mean procedure time. The secondary endpoints were the sex-related difference in the malposition rate, radiologist's experience level, and side of insertion. Technical success was defined as procedure completion using only the Sherlock 3CG® TCS without a guidewire or fluoroscopy guidance. In accordance with the North American guidelines, an adequate position was defined as the lower third of the superior vena cava and the cavoatrial junction.
resultsThe technical success rate was 97% (111/114). The malposition rate was 16% (18/111), and four catheters were repositioned. There were no significant differences in the malposition rate between the sexes, radiologist's level of experience, or side of insertion.
conclusionsPICC placement using the Sherlock 3CG® TCS yielded a high technical success rate and low catheter tip malposition rate regardless of the radiologist's level of experience or side of insertion.
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