A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) is a type of central line. A central line (also called a central venous catheter) is like an intravenous (IV) line. But it is much longer than a ...

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MDThis link opens in a new tab Learn About the Medically Complex Coordination Clinic at Nemours Children's HealthThis link opens in a new tab A patient can get ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Helene Pavlov, MD, FACR Summary: A PICC line is a thin ...

A peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) line, is a long, soft, flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm. Doctors use it to administer intravenous (IV) drugs, for instance, in ...

Baby GB is a 970 g, 29 weeks of gestation infant, who received a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for total parenteral nutrition. A #26-G polyurethane catheter was inserted on day seven ...

A PICC line is a long, flexible tube that is inserted into a vein in the upper arm and threaded near the heart to deliver treatments. PICC lines are used to give medications, fluids, and nutrition ...

Background In 2014, a retrospective audit of 25 Neonatal central line (CL) insertions in our NICU demonstrated a suboptimal clinical documentation standard together with a low kappa inter-observer ...

Some illnesses require long-term, intravenous (IV) medication. A PICC line is a reliable method for administering fluids, nourishment, or treatments. Unlike a standard IV, it stays in place for weeks ...