Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

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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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