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Hickman line, PICC line insertion for Bone - marrow Transplantation
What’s PICC line?
It is a special line placed in arm, in patients requiring cancer chemotherapy/parenteral nutrition/IV medication for longer duration of time.
What’s Hickman line?
It is a special line(central venous catheter) placed in neck, under the skin of patients requiring bone marrow transplant/chemotherapy. The characteristic feature of Hickman line is that it remains below skin.
Why PICC/Hickman lines?
Injectable drugs are very irritable for body. If given by regular iv cannula in hand,it can induce serious reaction/swelling/blockage in veins. For patients who require long term(for weeks to months) injectable medications, you can not take prick for fresh IV cannula every time. Patient needs a permanent long term access, & these lines can serve the purpose.
There are certain advantages of Hickman / PICC lines:
Single time placement, used for all the cycles of TPN / BMT / chemotherapy.
Minimal risk of damage to veins of hand.
Less chances of infection
Less chances of blockage
Comfortable neck movements
Covered under skin (not visible outside to others)
Can be used to withdraw blood sample/give other IV fluids & blood.
Is it safe procedure for children/pediatric patients?
Absolutely safe & beneficial in children, for even 1 year of age.
Duration of procedure ? When can I take discharge?
15 minutes procedure time. Discharge within 1 hour of procedure.
When can I start using my line?
Immediately after placement.