Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

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 NNPP ublisher'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.

A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a device inserted into a peripheral vein and threaded into the central venous circulation. Although PICC is the preferred term for this device, neonatal care pro-viders have historically referred to these catheters as

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