Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or ...

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Participants were randomly assigned to receive a hydrophobic or chlorhexidine PICC or a standard polyurethane PICC (365, 365, and 368, respectively) and were followed for eight weeks. The ...