PICC Excellence has launched and is expanding its Certified PICC Ultrasound Insertion credentialing program for clinicians and medical professionals who place peripherally inserted central IV ...
HARTWELL, Georgia. – A new study from PICC Excellence shows that standardizing ultrasound-guided PIV insertions in a hospital setting using an innovative sterile barrier dressing reduced costs by 73% ...
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 ...
A peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) line, is a long, soft, flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm. Doctors use it to administer intravenous (IV) drugs, for instance, in ...
Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or for ...
With a continued focus on patient and family-centered care since Walter Reed Bethesda opened its doors last fall, the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) Service is gaining momentum ...