what the difference between picc line and central line
Donna. In General Terms, the only difference between a PICC and Central Line is Insertion Site.........Arm versus chest or neck...........The tip of the device resides in the same location..............he PICC is a long term catheter, up to a year and a central line is a short term catheter. PICCs are easier and safer to insert.......They have a significantly decreased infection rate, and overall is the better catheter to have in most situations.