Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are being selected for venous access more
frequently today than ever before. Often the choice of a PICC, when compared with other …

Use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has grown substantially in recent
years. Increasing use has led to the realization that PICCs are associated with important …

The goal of the 2015 Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC)
was to define indications and appropriate practices for peripherally inserted central …

Background: Peripheral intravenous access is no longer limited to the standard intravenous
catheter (cannula). Devices varying in length, material and insertion technique, are …

BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly inserted
during hospitalization for a variety of clinical indications. OBJECTIVE To understand …

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are prevalent devices for medium-to-long-
term intravenous therapy but are often associated with morbid and potentially lethal …

Background: Since the first description of the central venous catheter (CVC) in 1952, it has
been used for the rapid administration of drugs, chemotherapy, as a route for nutritional …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are among the most commonly
used medical devices in hospital. This study sought to determine the appropriateness of …

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are among the most important and prevalent
medical devices in the hospital. However, they have received limited attention in the context …

Background The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC)
provides evidence-based criteria for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) use …