1. The number of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) you purchased in the financial year 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022? If your response for this question is zero just reply to question 1 - do not complete the remainder of questions.
643
2. Of the total number of PICC purchased during this period how many were:
a) single lumen? – 503
b) double lumen? – 140
c) triple lumen? – NIL
3. Of the total number of PICC purchased during this period how many had a valve incorporated into the PICC?
Vygon lines are not Valved, they use clamps.
4. Of the total number of PICC purchased during this period how many were rated for high pressure (often referred to as CT rated or power PICC)?
NIL – the lines used are not pressure rated.
5. What type of clinical service inserts the majority of your PICC? e.g. Vascular access team, PICC team, radiology service, vascular surgeons, anaesthetists, specialist teams e.g.oncology, nutrition (please state).
Vascular Access Nurse and chemotherapy nursing team.
6. In the main, how are PICC secured (in addition to the main IV dressing):
a) Subcutaneous anchor?
b) Skin securement pad? – Yes - Griplock
c) Suture?
d) Wound closure strips?
e) Glue?
f) Other? (Please state)
g) None? (Only the IV dressing is used)
7. In the main, is a chlorhexidine (CHG) type dressing in use at the PICC site?
a) Yes
b) No
No – The Trust do not use Chlorhexidine dressings. Semi permeable Transparent dressings are used.
