causing the PICC to damage the endothelium of the vein. The second cause of thrombosis is stasis, obstruction, or change in blood flow due to the catheter's presence. For this reason, it is ...

A study in patients with solid tumors found that CRBSI is significantly linked to mortality in patients with PICCs, whereas CRT and CRLC are not significant risk factors.

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

Li, C.T., Qian, Z., Wang, Y.Q.,Long, X.Q. andMao,H.M. (2025) Advances in the Study of Venous Thrombosis Associated with Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters. Journal of Biosciences and ...

and potential complications must be considered prior to insertion of a PICC. Nurses caring for patients with PICCs must be properly educated in device use, site care, and catheter maintenance ...