A PICC line is commonly recommended for:
* Cancer treatments. Medicines that are infused through a vein, such as some chemotherapy and targeted therapy drugs, can be delivered through a PICC line.
* Liquid nutrition (total parenteral nutrition). If your body can't process nutrients from food because of digestive system
problems, you may need a PICC line for receiving liquid nutrition.
* Infection treatments. Antibiotics and antifungal medicines can be given through a PICC line for serious infections.
* Other medications. Some medicines can irritate the small veins, and giving these treatments through the PICC line reduces that risk. The larger veins in your chest carry more blood, so the medicines are diluted much faster, reducing the risk of injury to the veins.
