WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING A PICC INSERTION?

• A PICC is more comfortable compared with the many “needle sticks” that would have been needed for giving medications and drawing blood. The goal is to spare your veins from these frequent “needle sticks.”

• A PICC / Midline can also spare your veins and blood vessels from the irritating effects of IV medications.

• A PICC / Midline can be used in the hospital setting, nursing facility, or at home and can stay in place for weeks or months, if needed.

• A PICC / Midline can be used for many types of IV treatments.

• A PICC can be used to obtain most blood tests.