The challenge with placement of upper PICCs is that ideal position of the PICC line is in the lower one-third of the superior vena cava to the superior vena cava/right atrial junction, which on ...

The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC ... measure from the insertion site along the course of the vein to the right sternal boarder and to the level of the nipple line or third ...

So Bob was sent to Infusion Resource in East Providence, a home infusion therapy company where he had a peripherally inserted central catheter, or PICC, line placed. A PICC line is a type of ...

Using a PICC for central venous access, rather than a skin-tunnelled catheter or implanted port, presents a number of advantages: it can be inserted at the bedside or in a clinic setting, it does not ...

The placement of a PICC line may only be carried out in structured, clinical settings where the equipment and expertise of other health professionals to manage complications are readily available.

Some hospitals have policies on informed consent, and some mention PICC line insertion. If your hospital has a policy, make sure you follow it. If there is no policy, perhaps you can help the ...

Cuero Regional Hospital is now offering peripherally inserted central-line catheter line insertion services in ... on performing the line insertions. PICC lines benefit patients needing long ...

PICC Excellence, Inc. has launched and is expanding its Certified PICC Ultrasound Insertion (CPUI™) credentialing program for clinicians who place PICC lines.