Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line Placement

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (45 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

10 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a type of central venous catheter that offers long-term central venous access in inpatient and outpatient settings. PICCs are used to administer medications (eg, antibiotics, antifungals, vasoactive agents, and chemotherapy), total parenteral nutrition, fluids, and to collect blood samples. Depending on the patient's clinical condition, available resources, and the healthcare professional's preference, PICC line insertion can be performed with and without fluoroscopy. PICC line insertion under fluoroscopic guidance produces a continuous real-time Xxray image, allowing the clinician to ensure correct line placement. This technique works well for patients with small-diameter veins and unclear anatomy, reducing the risk of dangerous misplacement. PICCs are effective, but serious complications can occur during the line placement or while in use. This activity describes the indications, contraindications, and complications associated with PICC line placement and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in ensuring safe practice.

Participating clinicians will enhance their knowledge of the benefits of PICCs, including reduced intraprocedural complications, lower maintenance costs, outpatient functionality, and a decreased risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections. Additionally, clinicians will gain insights into using PICCs in neonatal care, where they have proven effective in increasing nutrient input, minimizing the need for frequent cannula/catheter insertions, and optimizing medical resource utilization. This review also emphasizes the importance of interprofessional teamwork in ensuring safe PICC line practices.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the indications for PICC line placement.

  • Apply the steps for inserting a PICC line with and without utilizing fluoroscopy.

  • Assess the complications associated with PICC line placement.

  • Collaborate and coordinate amongst an interprofessional team to facilitate safe PICC line placement and improve patient outcomes.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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