Peripherally inserted central catheters in critically ill patients - complications and its prevention: A review.

ABSTRACT: Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is extensively used in critical care settings, because it plays a vital role in providing safe central venous entry. However, PICC is associated with several complications, which should be detected to shorten the duration of patients' improvement, reduce health care cost, and lessen the incidence of various PICC-related complications. Therefore, this study aimed to outline current literature on PICC procedures, potential complications, and measures for prevention. Understanding evidence-based guidelines regarding insertion technique, early detection of complications, and care bundle of PICC is significant in complication prevention. Implementation of education, training, and appropriate multidisciplinary approaches on PICC care among nurses and

SUBMITTER: Duwadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6608659 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature