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Review
. 2003 Jul;17(44):39-46; quiz 48-9.
doi: 10.7748/ns2003.07.17.44.39.c3418.

The peripherally inserted central catheter

Peter Philpot  1 , Vivien Griffiths
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Review

The peripherally inserted central catheter

Peter Philpot et al. Nurs Stand. 2003 Jul.

Abstract

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly inserted by nurses. This article gives an overview of the care and management of the PICC in general adult nursing.

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