catéter PICC
/kateteɾ piɡk/from spelling rules
The English phrase "picc line" is translated into Spanish as catéter PICC.
In a medical context, this phrase refers to a long, thin tube inserted into a vein to give medicine or fluids directly into the bloodstream over a long period.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter Línea PICC, Acceso venoso central de inserción periférica or Catéter central de inserción periférica in professional medical settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, healthcare professionals may specifically use the terms Catéter PICC or Catéter de inserción central to refer to a picc line.
How do you pronounce it?
/kateteɾ piɡk/
Did you know?
- While you might expect a Spanish term for 'line', a clinician is more likely to use the word vía (way/route) to describe the path the medicine takes through the catheter.
- When discussing the insertion of the line, a doctor might use the verb canalizar, which means 'to channel' or 'to canalize', to describe the process of making the vein accessible.
- Because 'PICC' is a globalized acronym, you will often hear Spanish-speaking doctors pronounce the letters using English sounds rather than the Spanish alphabet.
Examples in context
- La Línea PICC es un catéter central muy utilizado para administrar medicamentos o líquidos. Se inserta en una vena periférica y se dirige hacia el sistema venoso central para un acceso más cómodo y prolongado.The Picc Line is a central catheter widely used to administer medications or liquids. It is inserted into a peripheral vein and directed towards the central venous system for more comfortable and prolonged access.
- Necesito colocar un catéter PICC.I need to place a PICC line.
- El catéter PICC está bien colocado.The PICC line is well placed.
- Debes cuidar tu catéter PICC.You must take care of your PICC line.
Example conversation
A patient and a nurse are discussing a medical procedure in a hospital.
- MaríaMaría, ¿ya instalaron el catéter PICC?María, has the PICC line been installed yet?
- AlejandroSí, Alejandro, ya está listo.Yes, Alejandro, it is already ready.
- María¿Duele mucho tener el catéter PICC?Does it hurt a lot to have the PICC line?
- AlejandroNo, solo sentirás una pequeña molestia.No, you will only feel a slight discomfort.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
