Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

NCC Category Codes: NIC1; NNP3

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Discuss recommendations for vessel selection and site preparation for PICC line placement.
Describe the technical aspects of using ultrasound for guiding PICC line insertion.

Purpose of this CE Activity:

The purpose of this article is to describe the ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion technique and illustrate its application in 2 extremely low birth weight (ELBW) neonates requiring long-term vascular access for the administration of intravenous fluids, medication,
and nutrition.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to a computer with an Internet connection
Pass the posttest with a score of 80%
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date: January/February 2022
Reviewed: May 2025
Expiration Date: February 28, 2027

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Pernilla Eva Johanna Fridolfsson BSN, RNC-NIC, VA-BC

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