Place du cathéter central inséré par voie périphérique en pédiatrie en 2017Â : indications, techniques et complications

PICC lines (peripherally inserted central catheter) have a clearly defined place in the choice of central venous access in adults and neonates. However, the place of PICC line is not well defined in paediatric care, particularly for the youngest patients. PICC line is indicated when a reliable venous access is needed for an intermediate period of time (from 7 days to less than 3 months) both in- and out-of-hospital. A trained team can insert it without general anaesthesia and with a high success rate. Complications rate (infectious, thrombotic and mechanical) can be controlled if a trained team (practitioners and nurses) is in charge for dressing management, line maintenance, diagnosis and treatment of complications and removal.