Tunneled Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in Adult Patients and Associated Outcomes

Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients (\>= 18 years old) admitted to medical clinics, surgical clinics, or ICU, who have an indication for PICC insertion; Exclusion Criteria: * patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, whether dialytic or not; * patients in critical or unstable condition characterized by the need for intubation, respiratory rate \<8 or \>35 breaths per minute, oxygen saturation \<90%, heart rate \<40 or \>140 beats per minute, systolic blood pressure \<90mmHg, decreased Glasgow Coma Scale \>2 points, or prolonged (\>5 minutes) or repeated seizures; * patients with cognitive deficits that impair their understanding of the study and do not have a responsible party to assist in this stage.