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for this vulnerable population. Guidelines for PICC use are indicated to support nursing practice at the bedside and promote infant safety. This guideline defines criteria for edu-cational competencies for nurses inserting and maintaining PICCs and discusses infant selection criteria, techniques for
PICC Placement. Successful placement is highly technique-dependent; requires formal training. A sterile procedure performed at bedside by specially trained IV nurse or by Interventional Radiology. Catheter tip location verified by chest xray (cxr) or using EKG tip positioning system (TPS) technology (see next slide).
Documentation. At time of admission, document the following: The vessel accessed. Gauge of PICC. Baseline external catheter length. Arm circumference by determining the halfway mark between the PICC or Midline exit site and the axillary notch. Measure the circumference of the arm at this level.
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a central venous access device inserted into a vein (usually basilic or brachial) on the inside of the upper arm to provide infusion therapy. Insertion is done by an experienced provider with ultrasound guidance. PICC LINE USE • Use a PICC or midline catheter (MC) instead of
What are the benefits of having a PICC line? A PICC can be used to give chemotherapy, anti-cancer drugs, fluids, antibiotics and other drugs directly into the vein. It can also be used for taking blood samples, which reduces the amount of needles used. A PICC line is inserted when a central line is needed for
This document details information pertaining to the care and maintenance of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs). This document is required to reduce the risks and complications associated with all aspects of PICC care by standardising best practice for all practitioners to follow.
A PICC line is a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter which is a type of central line used for the administration of intravenous medications and for taking blood samples.
