e/Peripherally inserted central catheter

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has gloss	eng: __NOTOC__ A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC or PIC line) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g. for long chemotherapy regimens, extended antibiotic therapy, or total parenteral nutrition). First described in 1975, it is an alternative to subclavian lines, internal jugular lines or femoral lines which have higher rates of infection. Subclavian and internal jugular line placements may result in pneumothorax (air in the pleural space of lung).
lexicalization	eng: Peripherally inserted central catheter
instance of	(noun) a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open catheter

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