title: The peripherally inserted central catheter: a retrospective look at three years of insertions.
abstract: The advent of intravenous therapies administered in the home setting has created a demand for the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). A variety of PICCs is now on the market, offering choices of insertion methods as well as size and length. This article represents a retrospective look at 858 PICCs inserted over a 3-year period, using three insertion methods: 1) the Seldinger technique, 2) the peel-away sheath, and 3) the break-away needle. A brief history of PICCs along with problems encountered, an account of PICCs in immune-suppressed patients, and principles of catheter management are presented.
authors: M L
authors: ML
authors: Goodwin
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Carlson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000453:epidemiology; D014861:Washington / Q000453:epidemiology; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology