PICC insertion in pediatric patients can be considered a difficult procedure due to the puncture of peripheral veins. The results of this study indicate positive outcomes for the first puncture ...

A researcher is reporting that use of a plastic drape during catheter insertion in very low birth-weight newborn babies can lower the rates of hypothermia, and she is recommending replacing cloth ...

Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or for ...

Background: Remifentanyl (R) is a synthetic mu-opioid agonist whose unique metabolism by blood and tissue esterases yields a rapid-onset, ultrashort elimination half-life and short recovery time.