Malpositioning of peripherally inserted central catheters is less frequent when the left arm is used

To the Editor: Malpositioning of the tip of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are common and increase the risk catheter malfunction and thrombosis [1]. At our department, clinical guidelines state that a routine radiograph is not mandatory after the procedure. [...]this consecutive record, in which all patients had a radiograph is an opportunity to analyze whether the risk of malpositioning of PICCs was influenced by the choice of arm used.