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1. PICC Line Clarification

   kdkaboom55 replied to JayMal's topic in Infusion

   Proximal and distal would refer to the distance of the port away from the insertion site. If the ports are the same length, the distinction would not apply. If the ports differ in length, then the "proximal" port is the one that is closer to the inse...

2. PICC Line Clarification

   kdkaboom55 replied to JayMal's topic in Infusion

   The answer to your question depends on the brand and gauge of PICC used. The Bard Power Injectable PICCs 5 french (double lumen) cathethers have ports that are the same length, while the triple lumen 6 French catheters have one lumen (the red hub) wh...