Advantages of PICC

Early PICC placement prevents "vein wasting" on patients.

Reduces uneccesary needle sticks to patients.

The patient will maintain a good dependable IV access and avoid missed doses for the entire admission and continuing at home.

PICCs reduce the risk of complications when compared to other central catheters.

Increases patient comfort and satisfaction.

Increases staff satisfaction by decreasing frustration dealing with difficult starts

Low cost bedside placement compared to in-house team or radiology placed lines.

Lines can stay up to 6 months

Cost savings associated to Decrease length of stay (LOS)

Lower Expense
Trained PICC RN can place the catheter in the patient's room saving both physician ad O.R./Radiology Time

Fewer Complications
Eliminate PNEUMOTHORAX, HEMOTHORAX, and AIR EMBOLISM

Fewer Venipunctures
Long Term IV Therapy

Longer Duration

Medications Requiring Central Venous Access:
SOME ANTIBIOTICS
AMPHOTERICIN
PARENTERAL NUTRITION
CHEMOTHERAPY


Medications Irritating to the Peripheral Veins:
ERYTHROMYCIN
NAFCILLIN
VANCOMYCIN

Patients with Limited Venous Access

Long Term Therapy

Lines are inserted using the proven Modified Seldinger Technique (MST) using a small needle to access the vein allowing for less discomfort after insertion