Introduction: For patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting receiving intravenous
therapy, it is crucial to have a safe and reliable access site to veins for various diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures. A very common access method is via a peripherally inserted
central venous catheter (PICC). Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to identify and
investigate the possible complications that arise in patients with PICC. In doing so, we are
interested in the reasons why these complications occur in the first place. In doing so, we
also shed light on the role of nurses to prevent possible complications due to PICC or to
minimise the factors that lead to these complications. Methods: The thesis is based on a
descriptive approach to research by studying foreign and domestic literature in this field.
For internet sources, we used the exclusion criteria. All literature is recent, from 2013
onwards. Results: In this section, we analyse the most common complications that can
arise when a PICC is inserted. We are also interested in the reasons why these
complications occur. Complications are often related to individual factors (e.g. inadequate
knowledge of nurses) or to organisational factors of healthcare institutions. Discussion and
conclusion: with PICCs and take immediate action, while minimising the risks of any
problems arising from the use of PICCs. In this regard, we consider it particularly
important that nurses have knowledge and skills in this area, which they must continuously
update and acquire - a continuous process of learning and training. Certificates in this field
are already well established abroad. The role of health teams is also increasingly important
and has proven to be more effective than the actions of individuals.
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