title: PICC securement: minimising potential complications.
abstract: Peripherally inserted central catheters are used for a variety of parenteral therapies. This article discusses the advantages of securing these catheters and different methods of securement.
authors.affiliation: Iarvis Centre, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford. Janice.Gabriel@SMAIL01.porthosp.swest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gabriel
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives