Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC Line): Purpose, Procedure & Care
What is a PICC Line? A peripherally inserted central catheter also called the PICC line is typically a thin tube. This thin tube structure is inserted in the vein and normally in the arm and is guided in the large vein near heart. Rarely PICC line may be inserted in leg. PICC line is used to administer medications like chemotherapy and nutrition. As chemotherapy in Delhi requires multiple sessions PICC line may save the patients from multiple painful pricking every time. It also prevents resultant redness and irritation of veins. PICC line insertion can be done by a nurse, doctor or other trained medical provider. The procedure can be done on outpatient basis and does not usually require in patient admission. What Are the Uses of PICC Line? For Cancer Treatment : Decline once inserted can be used for the multiple sessions of chemotherapy without giving much pain to the patient with avoidance of the risk of inflammation of the veins. Nutrition : Parenteral nutrition can be given thr...