Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Ultrasound guidance to aid in the placement of peripherally inserted central catheter lines. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2012 Authors' conclusions Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are intravenous lines that deliver medications that must be infused rapidly or that may cause intravascular irritation or damage unless they are rapidly diluted by blood flow. Ultrasound (US) guidance of PICC line insertion is used to improve the speed, safety, and overall success rate of PICC line placement, particularly in patients who do not have visible or palpable veins that are suitable for establishment of a PICC line. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Catheterization, Central Venouss; Catheterization, Peripheral; Catheters, Indwelling; Ultrasonography, Interventional Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32012000206 Date abstract record published 28/06/2012 |