Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical device
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:PICC
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
central venous catheter
peripheral IV line implanted port |
| gptkbp:complication |
infection
thrombosis phlebitis catheter occlusion |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
1970s
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
|
| gptkbp:imaging_for_placement |
gptkb:X-rays
ultrasound |
| gptkbp:insertedBy |
gptkb:nurse
gptkb:physician radiologist |
| gptkbp:insertion |
peripheral vein
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
dressing changes
regular flushing |
| gptkbp:material |
silicone
polyurethane |
| gptkbp:removal_by |
gptkb:physician
|
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
immunosuppression
prolonged catheterization |
| gptkbp:tip_location |
gptkb:superior_vena_cava
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:hospital
outpatient setting |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
chemotherapy
parenteral nutrition administration of medications long-term intravenous access |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:PICC
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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