Results: A total of 1,445 peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion procedures were included in the analysis, of which 1,285 (89%) were successful. The primary indication for insertion ...

A PICC placement was scheduled for subsequent postoperative chemotherapy. Prior to the operation, a comprehensive assessment of the patient's blood vessels and blood examination were performed.

Dr. David Odada, BMC Infectious Diseases, 23, Article number 745 (20232). What are central line insertion care bundles according to Dr. Odada?

USA: Inappropriate peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) use, including multi-lumen PICCs, is known to raise the risk of patient complications. A recent study, published in the Journal of ...

PICC Line Specifics A peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC line is a long, flexible catheter tube with a guide wire inside. For most patients, a medical professional inserts one end of the ...

Placing CVCs or central lines is frequently necessary in acute or critical care. Read on to learn more about the purposes of CVCs. We also discuss the types, who might need them, and more.

A retrospective analysis of 1,617 patients with hematologic malignancies admitted and discharged from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania during 3,629 encounters from 2017 to 2019 was ...

A peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) line, is a long, soft, flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm. Doctors use it to administer intravenous (IV) drugs, for instance, in ...

A new study from PICC Excellence shows that standardizing ultrasound-guided PIV insertions in a hospital setting using an innovative sterile barrier dressing reduced costs by 73% and staff time ...