A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a small, thin, and flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm and guided into the superior vena cava to deliver intravenous fluids, ...

The incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections was low in patients with midline vs peripherally inserted central catheters, but the use of midline catheters was associated with increased ...

(HealthDay News) — For hospitalized patients, peripherally inserted central catheter presence is associated with increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis, according to a study ...

Kris Aquino expressed her gratitude after overcoming a medical ordeal in which her lungs briefly stopped functioning during a ...

Children with peripherally inserted central catheters demonstrated a significantly higher risk for venous thromboembolism, central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter malfunctions than ...