1. The number of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) you purchased in the financial year 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022?
If your response for this question is zero just reply to question 1 – do not complete the remainder of questions.
2. Of the total number of PICC purchased during this period how many were:
a) single lumen?
b) double lumen?
c) triple lumen?
3. Of the total number of PICC purchased during this period how many had a valve incorporated into the PICC?
4. Of the total number of PICC purchased during this period how many were rated for high pressure (often referred to as CT rated or power PICC)?
5. What type of clinical service inserts the majority of your PICC? e.g. Vascular access team, PICC team, radiology service, vascular surgeons, anaesthetists, specialist teams e.g. Oncology, nutrition (please state).
6. In the main, how are PICC secured (in addition to the main IV dressing):
a) Subcutaneous anchor?
b) Skin securement pad?
c) Suture?
d) Wound closure strips?
e) Glue?
f) Other? (Please state)
g) None? (Only the IV dressing is used)
7. In the main, is a chlorhexidine (CHG) type dressing in use at the PICC site?
a) Yes
b) No

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