The PICC lines commonly used at HSS has a patented Groshong valve ... A blood test to check for potential bleeding complications may be requested. What are the contraindications for the PICC procedure ...

2024.5984 Dr. Vigna continues, “The major complications caused by polyurethane PICC lines and mid-lines are bloodstream infections and blood clots. When compared with polyurethane tubing ...

“Mastering basic self-management skills is essential for patients with indwelling PICC during their homestay. This includes knowing how to protect the catheter and observe and manage ...

Given its robust association with cancer-related death, CRBSI should be prioritized in PICC-related complication surveillance and management protocols. Catheter-related bloodstream infection ...

Results Among 38 592 PICCs, median catheter dwell ranged from 8 to 56 days. During the preintervention period, the mean frequency of appropriate PICC use was 31.9% and the mean frequency of ...

New catheter materials for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) may reduce the risk of device failure due to infectious, thrombotic, and catheter occlusion events. However, data from ...

Objectives To compare complications in neonates who had umbilical venous catheter (UVC) versus peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), percentage of non-elective removal of central catheters, ...

0.13–0.40), and catheter dislodgement risk (OR: 0.33, 95% CI: 0.22–0.50) compared to non-tunneled PICC. Conclusions: The subcutaneous tunneling technology has advantages over normal technique in ...

02). Complications occurred among 20 (13.2%) patients in the midline catheter group and 11 (7.2%) of those in the PICC group (IRR, 2.37; 95% CI, 1.12-5.02; P =.02). Of all complications, 3 (9.7%) were ...