There is not a PICC line with an inflated balloon for placement.
PICC Line requires heparinization how often
Yes. Keep your picc covered and make sure to wash your hands.
As soon as you get the test results back from the culture you have the okay to insert the picc line.
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) can be used for blood sampling. The FDA has approved certain types of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC line) for power injections.
No
infection
no
No
Why not use the PICC for the blood draw?
No. For one reason, you cannot go sublingually through a PICC line, as a PICC line would not be inserted sublingually. The most glaring issue however, is that oral morphine (which I think you are suggesting) can only be given orally. A PICC line is an intravenous route, and would therefore not be appropriate.
No as a PICC goes into a blood vessel and any foreign object could be fatal.