PubMed · 9429407
Inserting and maintaining peripherally inserted central catheters.
Abstract
Peripherally inserted central catheters are a type of vascular access device that has many advantages for patients with longer-term and special infusion needs. Increasingly common in home and hospital settings, nurses should know how to insert, maintain, and educate patients and families about these devices. One hospital's experiences implementing a model program is described.
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M Driscoll, C Buckenmyer, M Spirk, C Molchany. 1997. Inserting and maintaining peripherally inserted central catheters.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9429407/
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