Overview
- Provides detailed guidance and tips on the use of ultrasound and other non-invasive techniques for peripheral insertion of central catheters
- Offers advice on choice of materials and the prevention, diagnosis, and management of complications
- Includes special chapters on psychological, legal, and economic issues
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Reviews
“Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters constitutes a good reference founded on an evidence-based approach to PICC insertion and management. This multilayered work suits the needs of a variety of different readers. … chapters within this in-depth theoretical yet comprehensive review may offer valuable and practical step-by-step guidance on this interesting topic.” (Massimiliano Meineri, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, Vol. 62, 2015)
“This book describes the science and practice of a popular tool in the critical care unit, on the medical/surgical floor, and for homecare -- the peripherally inserted central catheter or PICC. ... Any healthcare providers employing vascular access as a part of their scope of activity are an appropriate audience for this book.” (David J. Dries, Doody’s Book Reviews, October, 2014)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters
Editors: Sergio Sandrucci, Baudolino Mussa
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5665-7
Publisher: Springer Milano
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Italia 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5664-0Published: 25 July 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-88-470-5867-5Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-88-470-5665-7Published: 05 July 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 186
Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations, 55 illustrations in colour
Topics: Intensive / Critical Care Medicine, Oncology, Anesthesiology, Geriatrics/Gerontology, Clinical Nutrition, Nursing Management