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 ...

It is the position of the Board of Nursing that a registered nurse may insert and remove Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) lines upon order of a licensed physician and that the procedure ...

For patients with cancer, having a PICC or port can be convenient, but I got it removed the moment I was allowed to. One of the first decisions you’ll have to make after receiving a diagnosis of ...