Thus, short peripheral intravenous catheters and PICCs were excluded from this pilot. However, a PICC placed at or trimmed to a ‘midline’ position was included. Medical diagnoses, history, physical ...

Objective: To explore the risk factors affecting peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) tip malposition in preterm infants. Methods: A retrospective collection of clinical data from preterm ...

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Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are among the most commonly used medical devices in hospital. This study sought to determine the appropriateness of inpatient PICC use in ...

PICCs may be used for any infusate, regardless of osmolarity, pH, or other chemical properties of the solution or medication. With central tip termination, the blood flow around the catheter is ...

There are 2 methods of bedside PICC insertion: the peel-away cannula ... The stylet is removed and the catheter inserted through the cannula. The cannula is then pulled back and peeled away ...