http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/1998/07/Articles/Peripherally-inserted-central-catheters.aspxAs radiologists become more involved in the placement of PICCs, they should be aware of the indications and proper technique for placement, familiar with the characteristics of the available PICCs, cognizant of the potential complications, and able to manage patients once the catheters are placed. With these skills, the interventional radiologist will be able to provide safe, comfortable, and reliable venous access for a large population of patients.Thursday, 21 Sep 2000 17:33:56 GMT