The use of PICC lines in preterm infants increases the risk for systemic bacterial infections. The overall incidence of Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) after PICC line removal is not ...

The origination of the central venous catheter technique is attributed to Werner Forrsmann in 1929, who won a Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1956 for his idea of delivering a drug directly into the heart ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany - Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s Combined Intensive Care Unit recently added Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter as part of ICU capabilities at LRMC. Peripherally Inserted ...

Newer PICC lines substantially decrease the risk of occlusion of the catheter, swelling of the arm, blood clots, and blood infections Safer technology in the design of the PICC line and central line ...

PICC lines and other central lines that get infected with fungus are associated with sepsis and high mortality. PICC lines and central lines are significant risk factors for this medical condition.” — ...