Not Medical Advice: It is not recommended to drink alcohol while on PICC line as alcohol might interact with the drug you're being given.
A peripherally inserted central catheter or “PICC” is a thin, soft, flexible tube — an intravenous (IV) line. Treatments, such as IV medications, can be given though a PICC. Blood for laboratory tests can also be withdrawn from a PICC.
Benefits of using a PICC:
A PICC is more comfortable compared with the many “needle sticks” that would have been needed for giving medications and drawing blood. The goal is to spare your veins from these frequent “needle sticks.”
A PICC can also spare your veins and blood vessels from the irritating effects of IV medications.
A PICC can be used in the hospital setting, nursing facility, or at home and can stay in place for weeks or months, if needed.
A PICC can be used for many types of IV treatments.
A PICC can be used to obtain most blood tests.
To learn more about PICC line, visit Cleveland Clinic.
If you have just had a PICC line put in your arm, there are some important things you need to know. Learn how to care for your PICC line at home from Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.