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Peripherally inserted central catheters: expanding UK nurses' practice

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

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Skilled nurses can place peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), improving intravenous access for patients. This guide explains how UK nurses can adopt PICC placement, enhancing parenteral therapy delivery.

Area of Science:

Medical Devices
Vascular Access
Nursing Practice

Background:

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are venous access devices used since the 1970s in the USA.
PICC use is emerging in the UK, unlike in the USA where nurses commonly place them.
Nurses in the USA manage most PICC placements in hospital and home care.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide guidance for UK nurses to implement PICC placement.
To enhance the quality of intravenous access for patients needing parenteral therapies.

Main Methods:

This article outlines the clinical expansion of nursing practice for PICC insertion.
Focuses on the skills and responsibilities required for safe and effective PICC management.

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Main Results:

Nurses can be trained and skilled in PICC placement.
Expansion of nursing scope can improve patient care and access to therapies.

Conclusions:

UK nurses can expand their practice to include PICC insertion.
This expansion offers a pathway to improve parenteral therapy delivery and patient outcomes.