Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

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Exceptional care, inspired by you Resource Manual Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs). Percutaneous Central Catheters Together supporting quality care . Revised September 2016. TABLE OF CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION ........................................ ........................................ .................. 3. PICCS ........................................ ........................................ .................................. 4. LOCATION ........................................ ........................................ ........................... 4. TYPES ........................................ ........................................ ................................ 5. INDICATIONS.

Page 4 of 19 Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) Percutaneous Central Catheters Quality, Patient Safety and Interprofessional Practice PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a small gauge catheter that is inserted peripherally but the tip sits in the

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