Peripherally inserted central catheters

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Jun;27(6):556-61; quiz 562-3. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31821dc9b6.

Abstract

Peripherally inserted central catheters are increasingly used in the pediatric and adolescent population for long-term central access. This article reviews the indications, insertion techniques, and complications of peripherally inserted central catheter lines.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation*
  • Catheters / statistics & numerical data*
  • Child
  • Clinical Competence*
  • Critical Illness / therapy*
  • Humans