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There are limited contemporary data describing the rates of catheter-related deep vein thrombosis (CRDVT) and central line–associated bloodstream infection for peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) and centrally inserted central venous catheters (CICCs) in the medical intensive care unit (ICU).

We performed a retrospective cohort study of 200 PICCs (dual/triple lumen) and 200 CICCs (triple/quadruple lumen) placed in medical ICU adults at Mayo Rochester between 2012 and 2013. Central lines were followed from insertion time until hospital dismissal (primary analysis) or ICU discharge (secondary analysis). Symptomatic CRDVT was determined by Doppler ultrasound. Central line–associated bloodstream infection was defined according to federal reporting criteria.

During 1730 PICC days and 637 CICC days, the incidence of CRDVT when followed until hospital …