Antimicrobial PICC Line Covers (Care+Wear). Care+Wear’s stretchy, antimicrobial fabric covers help keep peripherally inserted central catheter lines secure and prevent dislodgement, which is a leading ...

SANTA BARBARA , CALIFORNIA , UNITED STATES , December 27, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “The fibrin sheath causes a confined space that surrounds the distal time of ...

PICC lines should be removed quickly when they are no longer needed and should only be used when peripheral heplocks aren’t practical given the clinical scenario.” — Greg Vigna, MD, JD SANTA BARBARA , ...

Newer PICC lines substantially decrease the risk of occlusion of the catheter, swelling of the arm, blood clots, and blood infections Safer technology in the design of the PICC line and central line ...

PICC Excellence now offers a Certified PICC Ultrasound Insertion credentialing program for clinicians and medical professionals who place peripherally inserted central IV catheters. Read the full ...

PICC lines and other central lines that get infected with fungus are associated with sepsis and high mortality. PICC lines and central lines are significant risk factors for this medical condition.” — ...

Blood stream infection from a PICC line or central line will prolong the hospitalization for the lucky patient but those less fortunate suffer permanent disabling medical complications or death.” — ...