Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters G U I D E L I N E F O R P R A C T I C E 2 N D E D I T I O N Janet Pettit by Janet Pettit, Msn, Mary Mason Wyckoff, Phd 9780978763633, 0978763637 instant download after payment.

This guideline does not preclude the use of manufacturers’ recommendations or other safe and acceptable methods for inserting and maintaining PICCs.

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters 
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are being placed with increasing frequency in infants to enhance the delivery of care for this vulnerable population. Guidelines for PICC use are needed to support nursing practice and promote infant safety. This guideline defines criteria for educational competencies for nurses inserting and maintaining PICCs and discusses infant selection criteria, techniques for catheter insertion, identification and management of complications, and strategies for daily maintenance.

This is the only guideline specific to infants with PICCs.

This guideline is designed as a description of practices currently accepted and documented by experts in the field of neonatal care. It also identifies gaps in
existing scientific knowledge. This guideline does not preclude the use of manufacturers’ recommendations or other safe and acceptable methods for inserting and maintaining PICCs. It provides a foundation for the specific nursing protocols, policies, and procedures
developed by individual institutions. This guideline was developed and revised by the
National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) in response to members’ requests.