A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters line placement usually involves a trained clinician such as a doctor, nurse or technician inserting a thin, flexible catheter into a peripheral vein in the upper arm. Common insertion sites for PICC lines are the basilic vein, brachial vein or cephalic vein located in the inner elbow or forearm area. https://www.zupyak.com/p/4495355/t/peripherally-inserted-central-catheters-an-essential-medical-device-for-delivering-long-term-treatment