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PICC Securement: Minimizing potential complications

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Gabriel, J. (2001). Picc Securement: Minimising Potential Complications. Nurs Stand, 15(43):42-4.

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Moureau, Nancy, and Anita Iannucci. (2003). Catheter Securement: Trends in Performance and Complications Associated with the Use of Either Traditional Methods or an Adhesive Anchor Device. Journal of Vascular Access Devices(Spring ):29-33.

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