jacquie9

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1. Picc Insertion

   jacquie9 replied to suhurd's topic in Infusion

   The central line that is placed directly into the subclavian vein has direct, close access to the heart. A central line that is peripherally placed is just that.....peripheral, inserted into a vein in the arm that travels up into the subclavian, the...

2. Picc Insertion

   jacquie9 replied to suhurd's topic in Infusion

   Not to insult your intelligence but a PICC IS a central line, but inserted peripherally (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) The advantage of a PICC is that it can be left in from months to a year or more. A non peripherally inserted central li...

3. Picc Insertion

   jacquie9 replied to suhurd's topic in Infusion

   You cannot simply insert a 45cm PICC in any patient to the hub. At the facility in which I am employed, we have been using Ultra Sound for venous identification, and since our insertions are now much higher above the antecubital, (Brachial/Cephalic/...