Nature

Incidence of Catheter Related Bloodstream Infections After The Removal of Percutaneous Intravenous Catheters in Preterm Infants.

The use of PICC lines in preterm infants increases the risk for systemic bacterial infections. The overall incidence of Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) after PICC line removal is not ...
Medscape

Can RNs Remove Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs)?

It is the position of the Board of Nursing that a registered nurse may insert and remove Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) lines upon order of a licensed physician and that the procedure ...
Nature

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Using the Saphenous Vein: Importance of Two-View Radiographs to Determine the Tip Location

Two cases are described in which a peripherally inserted central catheter tip in the saphenous vein appeared to be in the inferior vena cava by an anteroposterior abdominal radiograph, but a lateral ...
KRON4 News

PICC Line and Central Line Complications: A Safer Alternative Venous Catheter is Available

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, ...
Business Wire

Research and Markets: U.S. Market for Vascular Access Devices and Accessories 2011 - New Catheter Placement Technologies Fuel Bedside Nurse PICC Placement Procedures

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1e8f68/u_s_market_for_va) has announced the addition of the "U.S. Market for ...