Having the prothrombin mutation increases the risk of developing a DVT (a blood clot in the deep veins, typically the legs) and/or PE (blood clot that travels to the lungs). DVTs are dangerous because they can damage the veins, leading to pain and swelling, and sometimes to disability.
Checksum is the general term. CRC is one kind of checksum. An FCS is. a checksum (typically a CRC) appended to a frame during serial data. transmission, so an FCS is one use of a praticular type of checksum. Some are better than others in detecting specific kinds of errors. Some are more easily computed in software or hardware.
Feb 11, '05 by bobnurse. In General Terms, the only difference between a PICC and Central Line is Insertion Site.........Arm versus chest or neck...........The tip of the device resides in the same location.............. The PICC is a long term catheter, up to a year and a central line is a short term catheter.PICCs are easier and safer to insert.......They have a significantly decreased infection rate, and overall is the better catheter to have in most situations.he PICC is a long term catheter, up to a year and a central line is a short term catheter. PICCs are easier and safer to insert.......They have a significantly decreased infection rate, and overall is the better catheter to have in most situations.