Peripherally inserted central catheter
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical device
|
| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:PICC
|
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
central venous catheter
|
| gptkbp:can_be_multi-lumen |
yes
|
| gptkbp:can_be_single-lumen |
yes
|
| gptkbp:can_remain_in_place |
weeks
months |
| gptkbp:category |
vascular access device
|
| gptkbp:complication |
infection
thrombosis phlebitis catheter occlusion |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
venous thrombosis
local infection at insertion site |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
1970s
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Peripherally inserted central catheter
|
| gptkbp:imaging_guidance |
ultrasound
fluoroscopy |
| gptkbp:insertedBy |
gptkb:nurse
gptkb:physician radiologist |
| gptkbp:insertion |
peripheral vein
|
| gptkbp:length |
45-60 cm
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
dressing changes
regular flushing |
| gptkbp:material |
silicone
polyurethane |
| gptkbp:removal_by |
trained healthcare professional
|
| gptkbp:requires_confirmation_of_tip_position |
gptkb:chest_X-ray
ECG guidance |
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
deep vein thrombosis
catheter-related bloodstream infection |
| gptkbp:site_of_insertion |
gptkb:basilic_vein
gptkb:brachial_vein gptkb:cephalic_vein |
| gptkbp:tip_positioned_in |
gptkb:superior_vena_cava
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
chemotherapy
blood sampling adult patients pediatric patients intensive care units outpatient settings antibiotic therapy |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
parenteral nutrition
administration of medications long-term intravenous access |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Central_Venous_Catheter
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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