How serious is a PICC line?
If you have a PICC line, it's because you need ongoing treatment for your condition, such as cancer or a severe infection. It also means that your healthcare team recommended a PICC line as the best option for care. In that sense, it's serious, as is the approach to caring for it so that you can avoid risks and complications. That said, most people who have a PICC line will not experience severe or life-threatening impacts because of it.