Occasional
The occasional peripherally inserted central catheter insertion updated
La mise à jour occasionnelle de l'insertion de cathéters centraux insérés par voie périphérique
Summer 2024
Volume 29 - Issue 3
Ashley R. Wallace, Lesley D. Smith, Sarah M. Giles
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 31–37
Content Summary
This article updates the procedure for inserting peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in rural settings. It discusses the indications, techniques, and challenges faced by rural physicians who often lack dedicated PICC teams. The article emphasizes the importance of skill development for rural healthcare providers.
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Procedural medicineRural medicinePrimary careRemote medicineMedical education