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A PICC line is a thin, flexible plastic tube that is typically placed in a large vein in the upper arm. One end of the PICC line is left outside the body, while the remainder is placed inside the ...
The article said, “PICC-related central line-associated bloodstream infection among hospitalized patients was 5.2% (76 of 1,473) versus 5.8% (76 of 1,302) in those that received central venous ...
By not using polyurethane in PICC lines and using a new PICC that is made of a ‘composite hydrogel’, platelet adhesion is decreased 97% when compared with the older polyurethane catheter.
News provided by EIN Presswire Jul 07, 2025, 3:49 PM ET Greg Vigna, MD Super-hydrophilic PICC lines reduce infection risk, unlike outdated polyurethane lines that can lead to sepsis, organ failure ...
News provided by EIN Presswire Oct 30, 2023, 7:57 PM ET Dr. Greg Vigna Providing antibiotics via a PICC line in both the inpatient and outpatient settings may not be as benign as once accepted ...
Virginia: PICC Line Insertion and Removal by Registered Nurses Under Appropriate Circumstances[3] It is the position of the Board of Nursing that a registered nurse may insert and remove ...
News provided by EIN Presswire Dec 04, 2023, 8:54 PM ET Dr. Greg Vigna Sepsis impact on cerebral palsy risk in neonates and advocating for safer medical practices ...
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- “Polyurethane PICC lines are defective because they do little to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections.
News provided by EIN Presswire Oct 30, 2023, 7:57 PM ET Dr. Greg Vigna Providing antibiotics via a PICC line in both the inpatient and outpatient settings may not be as benign as once accepted ...