Central venous access is a crucial requirement in the care of critically ill patients. However, it is associated with a range of mechanical complications, catheter line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), and venous thromboembolism, making a careful selection of venous access critical.1 Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) offer several advantages over central venous catheters (CVCs) for critically ill patients, including reduced risk of infection and improved patient comfort.2,3 Join Dr.
Kapil G. Zirpe for an exclusive session on April 27th, 2023, at 6:00 PM, as he discusses how PICCs are a better alternative to CVCs for patients requiring longer treatment.