A peripherally inserted central catheter, or PICC line, is inserted in a large vein in your arm near your elbow. This is usually done using local anesthesia by a specially trained nurse.

An otherwise healthy 6-year-old had a central line that tested positive for a type of fungal infection that typically strikes adults with compromised immune systems.

Learn about the different types of central venous catheters and their purposes. This article also discusses the procedure, who might need one, and more.

In patients with central venous catheters in the ICU, the administration of probiotic medications is associated with a significant rise in mortality.

Numbness in your chest can arrive suddenly and bring about a tingling sensation or the feeling of pins and needles. This sensation can be caused by a number of conditions.

The LUCAS III device is a chest compression system that works on its own so paramedics are free to do other lifesaving measures.

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