Picc-Line insertion
A flexible thin and long catheter (very thin plastic tube) is inserted into one of the veins at the inside of the elbow. It is threated into the vein until its tip sits in a large vein above the heart.It can be used for chemotherpy, feeding, iv-fluids and certain medications.
- Speciality Miscellaneous
- Urgency elective, urgent
- Duration 20 to 30 min
- Blood Loss minimal
- Anaesthesia Local Anaesthetic
- Pain mild (+)
- Post-op Pain II Tablets
- Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) week
- Full Recovery 1 day
- More Information National Health Service
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