Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or ...

They use imaging such as ultrasound or CT scans to guide these and other services: Chemotherapy embolization CT-guided biopsy Minimally invasive tumor treatments PICC line, port, and stent placement ...

Only clinicians who have been trained to manage potential complications should remove a PICC. One potential complication, often referred to as a "stuck PICC," occurs when the catheter fails to ...