Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

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Peripherally Inserted Central CathetersPeripherally Inserted Central CathetersG u i d e l i n e f o r P r a c t i c e , 2 n d E d i t i o nJanet Pettit, MSN RNC NNP CNSMary Mason Wyckoff, PhD ARNP BC CCNS CCRN NNPPublisher's note: The product is provided on an as-is basis. National Association of Neonatal Nurses, the authors, and editors neither represent nor guarantee that the content will, if followed, ensure safe and effective patient care. NANN, the authors, and the editors assume no liability or responsibility in connection with the content. The content reflects NANN's judgment regarding the state of general knowledge and practice in this field as of the date of publication and is subject to change based on the availability of new scientific informa-tion. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. 2001, 2007 National Assocation of Neonatal Nurses. All rights reserved under and international copy-right laws.

Guidelines for Prevention of Intravascular Catheter Related Infections from the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention (CDC; 2002b), guidelines specific to particular patient populations, and state and fed-eral statutes. This guideline is designed as a description of prac-tices currently accepted and documented by experts

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