What Happens During a PICC Placement?
Any new medical intervention comes with some fears. The best way to calm these fears is to learn as much as you can ahead of time! PICC placement is no different — the more you know, the more confident you will feel walking into the procedure. A PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line is a thin […]
Adapting to the PICC Life
Last year, I had my first PICC line placed to receive long-term IV antibiotic therapy for Chronic Neurological Lyme Disease. Since the first daunting procedure, I have had three additional PICC lines placed due to complications along the way. In the beginning, I felt entirely overwhelmed, not only with having a catheter tunneling from my bicep down into my […]