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 for ...

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 ...

New catheter materials for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) may reduce the risk of device failure due to infectious, thrombotic, and catheter occlusion events. However, data from ...

The incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections was low in patients with midline vs peripherally inserted central catheters, but the use of midline catheters was associated with increased ...

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 ...

For patients referred for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), the risk for device failure is not lower with hydrophobic or chlorhexidine PICCs versus standard polyurethane ones, according ...

Multisite Parent-Centered Risk Assessment to Reduce Pediatric Oral Chemotherapy Errors Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are often used in place of mediport catheters because of cost and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease often received peripherally inserted central catheters, or ...

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 ...