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.

A medical professional inserts the catheter into a vein. Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines or ports can also deliver IV fluids. They don’t require a vein to deliver IV fluids.

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 ...

Virginia: PICC Line Insertion and Removal by Registered Nurses Under Appropriate Circumstances[3] It is the position of the Board of Nursing that a registered nurse may insert and remove ...

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.

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.