Looking for professional PICC line placement in Houston that’s fast, safe, and cost-effective?
Polar Healthcare’s Vascular Access Team delivers bedside Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion, maintenance, and troubleshooting across the Greater Houston area—minimizing line-related complications and hospital readmissions.
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🌟 Why Choose Polar Healthcare for Your PICC Line?
- Mobile ultrasound-guided PICC placement within hospitals, LTACs, SNFs, or patient homes
- Board-certified Vascular Access-Board Certified (VA-BC) nurses & ultrasound technicians
- Strict evidence-based protocols (CDC, INS, AVA) to keep CLABSI rates < 0.2 / 1,000 catheter-days
- Same-day STAT service & 24/7 on-call nurse for occlusion, dislodgement, or dressing issues
- Secure electronic reports uploaded to Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or faxed to physician in < 1 hr
- Direct billing to Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and VA Community Care
🩸 Our Comprehensive PICC Services
| ✅ Ultrasound vein mapping & vessel measurement | ✅ Bedside sterile PICC insertion (single, dual lumen) |
|---|---|
| ✅ ECG tip confirmation or CXR verification | ✅ Power-injectable PICCs for contrast diagnostics |
| ✅ Routine flushing & heparin lock protocol | ✅ Weekly dressing & securement change (CHG patch) |
| ✅ Thrombolytic declot (tPA/alteplase) | ✅ Midline & extended-dwell options when PICC contraindicated |
| ✅ PICC removal & site assessment | ✅ Staff education & policy development |
Our team brings sterile carts, ultrasound, ECG tip-confirmation devices, and all consumables—no hidden facility fees.
💡 When Is a PICC Line Recommended?
- Long-term IV antibiotics (osteomyelitis, endocarditis)
- Parenteral nutrition (TPN) or difficult IV access
- Chemotherapy or vesicant infusion
- Frequent laboratory draws or irritant medications
- Outpatient infusion therapy requiring power-injectable access
📍 We Come to You – Houston Service Zones
We insert and service PICCs anywhere in:
Downtown Houston • Memorial City • Katy • Cypress • Sugar Land • Pearland • Pasadena • Spring • The Woodlands • Baytown • Kingwood
🗓️ How to Schedule a PICC Placement
- Physician Order / Referral – Fax orders to (fax) or email alex@polarhealthcare.net.
- Insurance Verification – Our billing team confirms coverage within 2 hours.
- Bedside Appointment – We arrive with portable ultrasound & sterile supplies.
- Insertion & Tip Confirmation – Average procedure time: 30–45 min.
- Immediate Documentation – Digital procedure note + catheter card for the patient.
Most insertions occur within 24 hours of referral—STAT cases in as little as 2 hours.
🔧 PICC Line Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Dressing changes every 7 days or PRN saturation
- Securement device replacement & CHG patch application
- Occlusion management (push-pause, thrombolytic dwell)
- Suspected CLABSI evaluation & culture collection
- Catheter migration or malposition correction (reposition or exchange)
Need urgent help? Call our PICC Nurse Hotline: (832-207-3700)—available 24/7/365.
❓ FAQ – PICC Lines in Houston
How long can a PICC stay in?
Up to 12 months with proper care; we reassess dwell time every 30 days.
Is ultrasound guidance safer?
Yes—ultrasound reduces insertion-related complications and improves first-pass success to > 95 %.
Do you offer midlines?
Absolutely. If therapy is < 4 weeks or central access is unnecessary, we place 8–15 cm power midlines.
What are your infection rates?
Our CLABSI rate is 0.18 / 1,000 catheter-days, well below the national benchmark.
Do you train facility staff?
Yes—ask about our PICC & midline in-service and VA-BC exam prep courses.
📞 Book Your Houston PICC Line Today
Call: (832-207-3700)
Email: alex@polarhealthcare.net
Online Request Form: polarhealthcare.net/contact
POLAR™ | Healthcare—Houston’s leading choice for safe, reliable vascular access.