Vein irritation can occur during PICC insertion or when the vessel is too small to accommodate the diameter of the PICC. A PICC that is too large will abrade the intima of the vein into which it ...

Heads up!” According to the Mayo Clinic, a PICC line, or a peripherally inserted central catheter, is a “long, thin tube that's inserted through a vein in your arm and passed through to the ...

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients ... who will benefit the most from a PICC receive one as soon as possible in ...