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 ...

There are 2 methods of bedside PICC insertion: the peel-away cannula technique and the modified-Seldinger technique. With the traditional peel-away cannula technique, access is established by ...