An intravenous catheter that is inserted through a large arm vein and is advanced until the tip enters the central venous system is known as a __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
A PICC is inserted through a large arm vein (e.g., cephalic or basilic vein) and is advanced until the tip enters the central venous system in the lower third of the superior vena cava .
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