East S A
J Intraven Nurs. 1994 Jul-Aug;17(4):189-92.
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and extended catheters have become an acceptable norm within the medical community. In late 1991, the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Fontana, California decided to take a serious look at these catheters. A task force led this project, developing a multiphased plan that began with raising awareness and moved on a continuum to full implementation. During 1992, more than 3,000 patients days were saved as a result of early referral to home care.
外周静脉穿刺中心静脉导管（PICC）和延长导管已成为医学界可接受的标准。1991年末，加利福尼亚州丰塔纳市的凯撒基金会医院决定认真研究这些导管。一个特别工作组领导了这个项目，制定了一个多阶段计划，该计划从提高认识开始，持续推进直至全面实施。1992年期间，由于早期转诊至家庭护理，节省了超过3000个患者住院日。
