Barbara | BSN, RN on Instagram: "A PICC line, or peripherally inserted central catheter, is a long IV that runs from a vein in the arm into the superior vena cava. It’s used for long-term IV therapy like antibiotics, chemotherapy, or TPN When it comes to removal, technique matters. The line should be withdrawn smoothly and steadily—not yanked quickly, but also not dragged out too slowly. Patients are usually placed flat or in low Fowler’s to reduce the risk of air embolism. Some facilities recom