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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

M. Sudha Devi, M.Sc. (N), Reader, Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Vellalar College of Nursing, Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu 638012, India. , M. Sudha Devi

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Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing 7(1):p 14-17, . | DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijsn.2277.467X.7118.3
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A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter is long, small, flexible tube that is inserted into a peripheral vein, typically in the upper arm, and terminates in a large vein in the chest to obtain a central intravenous access. It needs to be inserted by specially trained professionals and prepare the patient to keep the PICC line safe with special care in order to prevent complications. Subclavian and jugular line placements may result in pneumothorax (air in the pleural space of lung), while PICC lines have no such issue because of the method of placement.

Keywords: Pripherally Inserted Central Catheter; Peripheral Veins; Cannula; Stylet; Consent; Thrombosis; Bung; Sutures; Tear; and Clot. 

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