Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with an
increased risk of venous thromboembolism. However, the size of this risk relative to that …

The widespread use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has transformed the
care of medical and surgical patients. Whereas intravenous antibiotics, parenteral nutrition …

Use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has grown substantially in recent
years. Increasing use has led to the realization that PICCs are associated with important …

National evidence-based guidelines for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HCAI)
in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals in England were originally commissioned by the …

The “Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular Device-Related Infections” is designed to
reduce the incidence of intravascular device-related infections by providing an over view of …

Background Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) are now widely used for
intermediate and long-term access in current-day health care, especially in the inpatient …

Objective: To provide current information related to central venous catheterization. Design:
Review of literature relevant to central venous catheterization and its indications, insertion …

PURPOSE: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to deliver
outpatient courses of intravenous therapy. However, the rates and risks of complication for …

PURPOSE: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have become an essential
component of the management of an increasing number of patients, including patients who …

Objective To report the success rate and complications associated with peripherally inserted
central venous catheters (PICCs) and to compare costs between PICCs and centrally …