A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) is a type of central line. A central line (also called a central venous catheter) is like an intravenous (IV) line. But it is much longer than a ...

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Super-hydrophilic PICC lines reduce infection risk, unlike outdated polyurethane lines that can lead to sepsis, organ failure, brain damage, or death Super-hydrophilic PICC lines reduce the risk of ...

Polyurethane PICC lines are ineffective in reducing hospital-acquired infections, while super-hydrophilic lines offer better protection but are not being used Super-hydrophilic PICC lines are ...

SALT LAKE CITY — A North Logan woman is accused of intentionally putting bacteria into her young son's PICC line, causing him to become very ill. Kayla Barlow, 34, was charged Tuesday in 3rd District ...

Sepsis risk is higher in cancer and dialysis patients, with defective PICC lines contributing to infections, but hydrogel-coated lines may reduce these risks Polyurethane PICC lines, dialysis ...