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Title: Blood collection from peripherally inserted central venous catheters: an institution's effort to evaluate and update its current policy. Author: Farjo L. Journal: J Infus Nurs; 2003; 26(6):374-9. PubMed ID: 14624178. Abstract: A discussion of complications related to the use of central venous catheters (CVCs), literature review, and a retrospective study were performed to see if blood collection from peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the treatment of oncology patients was a feasible option. The results were used to evaluate and update the institution's policy.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]