Y5 - PICC line Flashcards
1
Q
def
A
peripherally inserted central catheter
2
Q
what is a PICC line
A
a form of IV access which can be used for prolonged periods of time (extended chemotherapy or antibiotics) which enters through the skin at a peripheral site and extends to the SVC
3
Q
indications
A
if more than 2 weeks of IV access is required
- antibiotics
- chemo
- TPN
4
Q
complications
A
infections blood clot (stroke, PE, DVT)
