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The Role of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in the Treatment of the Critically-ill.

The Role of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in the Treatment of the Critically-ill.

Authors :
Santolucito, Jamie Bowen
Source :
Journal of the Association for Vascular Access; Winter2007, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p208-217, 10p, 1 Color Photograph, 6 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses the significant role of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the treatment of the critically-ill patients. It is stated that PICCs are significant to critically-ill patient since they have improved flow rates and triple lumen configurations, hemodynamic monitoring capability, and can reduce insertion-related complications. PICCs also have power injection capability, can reduce post-insertion complications and minimize serious, iatrogenic complications by utilizing the peripheral approach to central venous catheterization

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15528855
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Association for Vascular Access
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31587216
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2309/java.12-4-7