Aims Catheter associated blood stream infection (CABSI) is a serious complication of central
vessel catheterisation (CVC). During 2010 a series of policy changes were introduced …

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters are susceptible to microbial colonisation
and subsequent biofilm formation, leading to central line–associated bloodstream infection …

Abstract Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) and peripherally inserted central
catheters (PICCs), have been widely used as intravascular devices in critically ill patients …

Background: Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) commonly utilize peripherally inserted
central catheters (PICCs) to provide nutrition and long-term medications to premature and …

BACKGROUNDPeripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with central-
line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). However, no tools to predict risk of PICC …

Background There is uncertainty about the variation in infection prevention practices for
central venous catheters (CVC) in neonatal units (NNUs) and how practices relate to …

Central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) are the most common complication
of central catheters in neonates. These infections increase length of hospital stay, hospital …

Abstract Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) have been used for decades in
diverse settings. The aim of this study was to review the literature regarding the knowledge …

Purpose: To evaluate whether the establishment of a dedicated percutaneously inserted
central catheter (PICC) team is associated with reduced risk of catheter-related bloodstream …

Background: Until the 1980s, central vascular access in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
was predominantly delivered by umbilical catheters and only and if needed by surgical …