2. A percutaneously inserted central catheter (PICC) is a long, very thin, soft flexible tube
that is put into a small blood vessel and reaches deep into a larger blood vessel.
A PICC is used when a baby needs IV (intravenous) fluids or medicines over a long period o
3.
4. At least 2 veins
Basilic vein > Cephalic vein
Less plastic inside
5.
6. Insertion Distance
•For longlines inserted via the leg, measure from insertion site to xiphisternum .
•For longlines inserted via the arm, measure from insertion site to the sternal notch
7. •Do not use a syringe less than 10ml. The smaller the syringe, the greater the pressure -
which may rupture the line.
•Heparin 5 units per ml 1 ml per hour needed?
11. The operator should record in the notes the following information:
• Details of discussion with parents regarding PICC line insertion
• Name & designation of the operator & anyone assisting/
supervising
• The measured optimum insertion distance
• The no. of lumens, type and size of catheter inserted e.g.
Premicath with stylet 28G
• The batch number
• Site of insertion
• Antisepsis used
• The length of catheter inserted (do not exceed the optimum
insertion distance)
• If less than this distance document .
DOCUMENTATION. ?
