Le cathéter veineux central à insertion périphérique en nutrition parentérale à domicile chez l’adulte

Abstract: Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a new device in France, at least for home parenteral nutrition (HPN). As a central intravenous line entering the organism via a peripheral vein of the arm, it offers some advantages on classic tunneled catheter: mainly reduced risk of mechanical or anatomical complications during insertion. Infection rate is identical but thrombosis risk is higher. PICC is appropriate for short or medium duration HPN (less 6months), particularly in case of contra-indication to large vein puncture. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]