A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a small, thin, and flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm and guided into the superior vena cava to deliver intravenous fluids, ...

To report the experience of peripheral insertion of double-lumen central catheters (PIDLCC) in preterm and term newborn infants and to analyze the technical characteristics of the procedure and any ...

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients in acute care, home care and skilled nursing care. PICCs are a reliable alternative to ...

(HealthDay News) — For hospitalized patients, peripherally inserted central catheter presence is associated with increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis, according to a study ...

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in children and adolescents are being used with increasing frequency. We sought to determine the incidence and characterize risk factors of ...

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) that use a magnetized tip to guide insertion were associated with serious allergic reactions in patients, according to a study published today 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 high, ...