A peripherally inserted central catheter, or PICC, is a thin, flexible tube inserted into the upper arm and guided into a large vein above the right side of the heart called the superior vena cava. It is used to give: Intravenous fluids Blood transfusions Chemotherapy And other drugs A doctor might recommend a PICC line…
Instrumental activities of daily living, otherwise known as IADLs, are just like activities of daily living (ADLs) but are a little more complex. ADLs and IADLs refer to critical life tasks that must be accomplished daily. ADLs focus on priorities such as continence, mobility, personal hygiene, etc. IADLs, on the other hand, are more intricate…