Traditionally, nurses place the PICC and then have to wait for a radiologist to confirm the placement with an X-ray. Using an ultrasound-based system that determines correct PICC placement eliminates the need for the radiologist to confirm placement with an X-ray, which saves time and money, according to the report.
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