Peripherally inserted central catheters

Authors
Yaghmai, B Owens, CA Warner, D
Citation
B. Yaghmai et al., Peripherally inserted central catheters, SEM INTERV, 15(3), 1998, pp. 305-314
Citations number
40
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
07399529 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
305 - 314
Database
ISI
SICI code
0739-9529(199809)15:3<305:PICC>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) provide short- to intermedia te-term intravenous access. As an alternative to centrally placed catheters , they represent a safe and cost-effective method of central venous access. The following article describes the currently available catheter types, in dications for placement of PICCs, radiological insertion techniques, and po tential complications associated with PICC placement.