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  • Vascular anatomy
  • Medical device insertion
  • Cadaveric dissection

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  • Central venous catheters are crucial for patient care but carry risks.
  • Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) offer advantages, with increasing usage.
  • Establishing precise anatomical data is vital for safe PICC procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate key anatomical parameters for safe peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement.
  • To provide essential anatomical data for optimizing PICC insertion techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Dissection of 20 donated cadavers (40 arms).
  • Recording basilic vein distribution and adjacent structures.
  • Measuring distances from bony landmarks and assessing vein diameter.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in vein length to the right atrium and basilic vein diameter between left and right arms.
  • Mean basilic vein diameter: 4.93 mm (left) vs. 4.08 mm (right).
  • Mean distance to brachial artery and ulnar nerve identified, with proximity noted.

Conclusions:

  • The right arm offers a shorter path to the right atrium; the left arm has a wider basilic vein.
  • The ulnar nerve and brachial artery are near the insertion site, requiring caution.
  • Anatomical knowledge is critical for minimizing complications during PICC insertion.