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 ...

Twenty-three of 34 patients (68%) with catheter retention died versus 29 of 109 patients (27%) with removal catheters.

It has been known for decades that central lines that have blood clots have a double the risk of catheter sepsis. Reducing thrombosis risks is the answer.” — Greg Vigna, M.D., J.D. LOS ANGELES ...

2) Of the 1055 children in the PICC group, 158 (15.0%) had a PICC-related complication. 3) 96 children (9%) of those with PICC complications required an emergency department visit.

Dr. Greg Vigna Providing antibiotics via a PICC line in both the inpatient and outpatient settings may not be as benign as once accepted Manufacturers continue to produce defective products that fail ...

2) Of the 1055 children in the PICC group, 158 (15.0%) had a PICC-related complication. 3) 96 children (9%) of those with PICC complications required an emergency department visit.