Understanding chemotherapy - Macmillan Cancer

How chemotherapy is givenPICC (peripherally inserted centralvenous catheter) lineA PICC line is a long, thin, hollow tube that your doctor putsinto a vein near the bend in your elbow. You’ll be given alocal anaesthetic to numb the area before the line is put in.The doctor gently threads it along the vein until the tip sits ina large vein in your chest. The end of the line comes out justbelow the crook of your elbow. Once it’s in place, the PICCline is taped firmly to your arm to prevent it being pulled outof the vein.The line isthreaded throughthe vein untilthe end is nearyour heartThe heartLine comesout hereA PICC line29