Peripherally inserted central catheters. Development of a hospital-based program.
Peripherally inserted central catheter lines (PICCs) are the "new kids on the block" for intravenous therapy. This paper reports on the development of a protocol and training program for nurses at a 350-bed community hospital. The paper describes the development and implementation of this pilot program in 25 patients over a 1-year period.
Kyle
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KS
Myers
J S
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology