Using phlebotomy to remove a difficult peripherally inserted central catheter insertion and removal in very low birth weight infants: case report of a rare complication.

In neonates, PICC may have obstacles in insertion and removal, methods such as posture changes, wet and hot compresses, and local massage can help. Multidisciplinary cooperation can improve the success rate of removal with minimal trauma. Individualized analysis of causes and measures are key steps to solve the difficulty of PICC insertion and removal.