Magnetic Tracking and ECG-Guided Tip Confirmation System for PICCs

Magnetic Tracking and Electrocardiography-Guided Tip Confirmation System for Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

This prospective study enrolled cancer patients who underwent peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement at a tertiary care oncology hospital in Guangzhou between January 1st and May 30th, 2026. Data on catheterization outcomes and complications were collected to compare two tip positioning techniques: electromagnetic navigation tip positioning and traditional electrocardiogram (ECG)-guided positioning. The outcomes assessed included first-attempt catheterization success rate, tip positioning accuracy, catheterization procedure time, post-procedural catheter adjustment time, and the incidence of complications (thrombosis, infection, and catheter dysfunction) within 4 weeks post-catheterization.

Inclusion Criteria:

• cancer patients receiving PICC placement
• High risk of PICC-related thrombosis(Evaluated by Caprini score ≥ 5)
• Agree to receive PICC maintenance at the research hospital;
• Sign the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• PICC placed in the lower limb
• Estimated survival time less than one month