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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

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peripherally inserted central catheter.

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"A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a relatively new form of central line inserted peripherally, threaded into a central location (Figure 37-1) intended for long-term, including outpatient, use. It is often used for administration of agents such as chemotherapeutic drugs, antibiotics, and parenteral nutrition, and may be associated with a lower rate of infection than centrally inserted catheters...."

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