Intravenous Nurses Society
Peripherally inserted central catheters. Intravenous Nurses Society
Abstract
The Intravenous Nurses Society (INS) recognizes the need for uniform terminology for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) to encourage standardization for indications, care, and maintenance strategies for these devices. It also recognizes the need for recommendations regarding the choice, use, management, and discontinuation of PICCs to promote positive patient outcomes and enhance patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
Source and rights
Published by Journal of intravenous nursing : the official publication of the Intravenous Nurses Society, 1997. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- Intravenous Nurses Society
- Published
- 1997
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Journal of intravenous nursing : the official publication of the Intravenous Nurses Society
- PubMed
- 9281956
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026