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PICC line

Question #3

Are PICC lines considered central access lines and as an ACP can we only access them with the medications approved for CVAD administration and if they are in a pre-arrest or in cardiac arrest state (CVAD directive)?

Answer:

PICC stands for peripherally intserted central catheter. They may be treated like any other CVAD.

References

CVAD access

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Medical Directive Category

Central Venous Access Device

Published

26 November 2024

ALSPCS Version

5.3

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Please reference the MOST RECENT ALS PCS for updates and changes to these directives.