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PICC Line Insertion

 Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter or “PICC” is a thin, flexible & soft IV line to give medications or draw blood for blood tests. It is inserted just above the bend of elbow & is guided into a large vein in the chest. Once placed a Chest X-ray is taken to make sure its position & then it is secured with a tape & sterile bandages.

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Following are the methods of diagnosis that need to be performed before a PICC line insertion procedure:

  • Chest X-ray
  • Blood test
  • Ultrasound
  • Usually done in X-ray room.
  • The patient is made to lie on back & the area of insertion is cleaned.
  • The skin around is numbed with medication to avoid pain.
  • An ultrasound is used to guide the needle in the vein chosen. 
  • First needle is inserted followed by a guide wire & catheter. These are moved to the pre determined spot.
  • The site of needle puncture is slightly enlarged.
  • The catheter is connecter to another one outside to administer medicines & other fluids.

The risks involved in a PICC line insertion procedure are:

  • Infections
  • Nerve damage
  • Bruising
  • Bleeding
  • Swelling

After a PICC line insertion, it is essential to keep in mind the following:

  • Don't do any strenuous exercise for about 2 weeks
  • Follow proper instructions for flushing the catheter & changing the dressing
  • Little pain or swelling may be there at the site of insertion for 2-3 weeks

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PICC Line Insertion

 Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter or “PICC” is a thin, flexible & soft IV line to give medications or draw blood for blood tests. It is inserted just above the bend of elbow & is guided into a large vein in the chest. Once placed a Chest X-ray is taken to make sure its position & then it is secured with a tape & sterile bandages.

Diagnosis

Following are the methods of diagnosis that need to be performed before a PICC line insertion procedure:

  • Chest X-ray
  • Blood test
  • Ultrasound

Treatment

  • Usually done in X-ray room.
  • The patient is made to lie on back & the area of insertion is cleaned.
  • The skin around is numbed with medication to avoid pain.
  • An ultrasound is used to guide the needle in the vein chosen. 
  • First needle is inserted followed by a guide wire & catheter. These are moved to the pre determined spot.
  • The site of needle puncture is slightly enlarged.
  • The catheter is connecter to another one outside to administer medicines & other fluids.

Risks

The risks involved in a PICC line insertion procedure are:

  • Infections
  • Nerve damage
  • Bruising
  • Bleeding
  • Swelling

After Procedure

After a PICC line insertion, it is essential to keep in mind the following:

  • Don't do any strenuous exercise for about 2 weeks
  • Follow proper instructions for flushing the catheter & changing the dressing
  • Little pain or swelling may be there at the site of insertion for 2-3 weeks