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PICC Line - Neonate
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PICC Line - Neonate
( Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter )
What is the PICC
(Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)
A PICC is a long, flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted
through a small vein and pass into a larger vein.
When this tubing is inserted into a larger vein near the
heart, it’s called a central line
indications of PICC in
neonate
* Premature neonates, usually with a birth weight less than 1.5 kg
* infant requiring more than 5-7 days of IV therapy ===> To less discomfort from frequent intravenous (IV) catheter changes
* giving fluids, nutrition, or antibiotics through a vein ===> To continue therapy at home with safe care of the PICC line
Contraindications
There are no absolute contraindications, However
* Skin infection
* Bacteremia
- Where Does the PICC Line Procedure Take Place?
- How Long Does the PICC Line Procedure Take?
- Does the PICC Line Procedure Cause Pain or Discomfort?
- If Your Child Needs to Continue IV Therapy at Home Using the PICC Line
Risks of inserting a PICC
A PICC insertion is usually considered low risk. The risks of the procedure will vary depending on the condition of your child, the age and size of your child, and any other problems she may have.
The risks of any central catheter insertion, including a PICC, can include:
* failure to find vein
* bleeding
* infection
* clotting
* air in the lungs or veins
* rupture of a blood vessel
* abnormal heart rhythm
* breakage of the catheter
* death (very, very rare)
insertion sites of
PICC
Skull veins
Temporal, Frontal and posterior auricular veins