Providing antibiotics via a PICC line in both the inpatient and outpatient settings may not be as benign as once accepted Manufacturers continue to produce defective products that fail and cause ...

Old, obsolete technology polyurethane and silicone PICC lines and other central lines do nothing to prevent central-line associated bloodstream infections. Our children should not be exposed to the ...

It has been known for decades that central lines that have blood clots have a double the risk of catheter sepsis. Reducing thrombosis risks is the answer.” — Greg Vigna, M.D., J.D. LOS ANGELES, CA, ...

The use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC lines) has reduced the mortality and morbidity of premature newborns. The usual sites of insertion are the veins in the upper arms but ...

PICCs have a relatively low complication rate, but there are several potentially serious issues related to their use. See Table 2 for signs and symptoms of complications. The first cause is alteration ...

Only clinicians who have been trained to manage potential complications should remove a PICC. One potential complication, often referred to as a "stuck PICC," occurs when the catheter fails to ...