Your First PICC Line – What to Expect in the First Few Days
A PICC, a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, is a type of central line used to deliver fluids and medication to the bloodstream over an extended
A PICC, a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter, is a type of central line used to deliver fluids and medication to the bloodstream over an extended
I don’t think I’ll ever forget the first time I showered with a PICC Line. Though my parents urged me to take a bath instead
In the days after I first got my PICC Line inserted, I was obsessed with making sure it was clean and free from infection. Though
On November 30, 2018, Sydney Liles was diagnosed with Mediastinal Large B-cell Lymphoma. Now, she tells her story of experiencing cancer with a PICC line.
PICC lines are modern medical devices that are used frequently for patients who are in need of intravenous therapy over a long period. Unlike standard
If you’ve been recently diagnosed to require a PICC line, it can be overwhelming. To avoid PICC line complications, knowing how to take care of your
Having a PICC line on your upper arm is no fun, but you can still manage tasks you need to accomplish without complications. A PICC
Everyone has a different experience with their first PICC Line. There is, however, one thing that almost every patient has gone through and that is
As someone hailing from the Ocean State, I was devastated when I realized that summer with a PICC line meant that I wouldn’t be able
Is it time to decide which medical device is right for you? There are a lot of reasons why patients may need to get a