Data were collected on all peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) inserted by one IV
nurse clinician from July, 1989 to June, 1992 in an urban pediatric teaching hospital of more …

The lack of published literature specific to the pediatric population (1 month to 18 years) was
a major deterrent to the initiation of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and …

Any clinician whose practice included the insertion of 3-Fr PICC devices in children was
eligible for inclusion in the survey. Clinicians who completed the survey and included …

A retrospective evaluation of the use of the peripherally inserted central catheters that were
inserted by a small, credentialed nursing staff to provide ongoing venous access in the …

Objective. Use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) to provide
prolonged intravenous (IV) access in children is increasing. Our goal was to describe the …

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and extended catheters have become an
acceptable norm within the medical community. In late 1991, the Kaiser Foundation Hospital …

Peripherally inserted central catheter lines (PICCs) are the “new kids on the block” for
intravenous therapy. This paper reports on the development of a protocol and training …

The advent of intravenous therapies administered in the home setting has created a demand
for the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). A variety of PICCs is now on the market …

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters : Pediatric Emergency Care Peripherally Inserted
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Background Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) are commonly used
intravenous access devices in children. Although PICCs are intended to be placed in central …