An example of a central line catheter this is inserted directly into the antecubital fossa and threaded to the superior vena cava is a:
a. groshong catheter
b. peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
c. Hickman catheter
d. Broviac catheter
B
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is placed near the antecubital fossa and then is threaded to the superior vena cava. A PICC line is inserted when infusion therapy lasts longer than 2 weeks and the medication is too caustic for peripheral vessels.
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