For this reason, it is important that the vein size permits sufficient blood flow around the PICC. A mural thrombus forms between the catheter and the vein wall, and can also be partial or complete.

Researchers describe how they developed a program for home-based management of indwelling PICC to improve patient self-management.

Heads up!” While Chelsea didn't share the reason behind her wearing the PICC line, Mayo Clinic reports the catheter, used to ...

“Outpatient parental (IV) antibiotic delivered via midline catheters was associated with a lower risk of major complications ...

This patient will require a different type of central catheter. The presence of upper extremity or subclavian thrombosis is another contraindication for bedside PICC insertion, whether or not ...