Indications for use of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter in the critical adult

| Objective: To present the indications for the use of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter in critically ill adult patients. Method: This is an integrative literature review carried out at the Virtual Health Library, PubMed and EBSCO, resulting in a sample of ten articles published between July 2014 and July 2019. Result: The Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter has several indications and its use has grown in adult Intensive Care Units. Conclusion: This is a promising technology in the treatment of critically ill adults affected by various diseases, providing more comfort during treatment and with a high level of evidence. In addition to being safe, efficient, and cost-effective, it can be punctured by a qualified nurse, at the bedside, avoiding the risks associated with transport and bringing a new dimension of care to nurses. It is a viable alternative to replace the Central Venous Catheter, however its choice must be made judiciously Descriptors: Adult; Intensive care unit; Catheters; Nurse. RESUMEN | OObjetivo: Presentar las indicaciones de uso del catéter central de inserción periférica en pacientes adultos críticamente enfermos. Método: Se trata de una revisión integradora de la literatura realizada en la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, PubMed y EBSCO, dando como resultado una muestra de diez artículos. Resultado: Se trata de una revisión integradora de la literatura realizada en la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, PubMed y EBSCO, dando como resultado una muestra de diez artículos publicados entre julio de 2014 y julio de 2019. Conclusión: Se trata de una tecnología prometedora en el tratamiento de adultos críticamente enfermos afectados por diversas patologías, brindando mayor comodidad durante el tratamiento y con un alto nivel de evidencia. Además de ser seguro, eficiente y rentable, puede ser perforado por una enfermera cualificada, a pie de cama, evitando los riesgos asociados al transporte y aportando una nueva dimensión de atención a las enfermeras. Es una alternativa viable para reemplazar el catéter venoso central, sin embargo, su elección debe hacerse con prudencia Descriptores: Adulto; Unidad de terapia intensiva; Catéteres; Enfermero. Indications for use of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter in the critical adult Receiced: 22/09/2021 Approved: 08/10/2021 Anna Sophia Fuzaro Gonçalves Felicio Rocho Hospital. Nurse (Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais). ORCID: 0000-0003-0184-6377 Bruno Gonçalves da Silva Unimed Aeromédica, FUMEC University, Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais. Nurse (UNIFENAS), Master in Business Administration (UNA University Center), Doctoral Student in Information Systems and Knowledge Management (FUMEC University). ORCID: 0000-0001-5173-0036 Vânia Paula de Carvalho Unimed Aeromedical. Nurse (PUC-MINAS), Intensive Care Nurse (IEC-PUC MG) and Aerospace Nurse (FIC-UNIVIRTUAL), Master in Health Promotion and Violence Prevention (UFMG). ORCID: 0000-0002-9336-3606 Juliana Alves dos Reis Hospital João XXIII and Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais: Nurse (PUC-MINAS), Master in Business Administration (Faculdade Novos Horizontes). ORCID: 0000-0002-0722-0298