Venous access devices (VADs) are an integral part of critical medical care in hospital and ambulatory patient settings. 1 Reliable vascular access with reduced risk of complications is essential for effective medical care in critically ill patients and oncology patients. 1,2 Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are beneficial for short to intermediate-term venous access in critically ill and oncology patients. 3 References: Cheung E, Baerlocher MO, Asch M, Myers A. Venous access: a practical review for 2009. Can Fam Physician. 2009 May 1;55(5):494-6. Simonov M, Pittiruti M, Rickard CM, Chopra V.
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