Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a type of central venous catheter that offers long-term central venous access in inpatient and outpatient settings. PICCs are used to administer medications (eg, antibiotics, antifungals, vasoactive agents, and chemotherapy), total parenteral nutrition, fluids, and to collect blood samples. Depending on the patient’s clinical condition, available resources, and the healthcare professional’s preference, PICC line insertion can be performed with and without fluoroscopy. PICC line insertion under fluoroscopic guidance produces a continuous real-time Xxray image, allowing the clinician to ensure correct line placement. This technique works well for patients with small-diameter veins and unclear anatomy, reducing the risk of dangerous misplacement. PICCs are effective, but serious complications can occur during the line placement or while in use. This activity describes the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with PICC line placement and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in ensuring safe practice.Participating clinicians will enhance their knowledge of the benefits of PICCs, including reduced intraprocedural complications, lower maintenance costs, outpatient functionality, and a decreased risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections. Additionally, clinicians will gain insights into using PICCs in neonatal care, where they have proven effective in increasing nutrient input, minimizing the need for frequent cannula/catheter insertions, and optimizing medical resource utilization. This review also emphasizes the importance of interprofessional teamwork in ensuring safe PICC line practices.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/136344
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hematology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Vascular Surgery