Reliable long-term vascular access is essential for the treatment of patients with acute
myeloid leukemia (AML). Although peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) removed prematurely for
unconfirmed infection or thrombosis lead to subsequent reinsertions and associated …

Catheter-related infection (CRI) accounts for a large percentage of nosocomial infections,
and related bacteremia is a common complication. Bacteremia arises in approximately 1 of …

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have been used for many years in developed
countries, but few studies have been focused on children with cancer in developing …

We reviewed the medical records of all human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected
patients who had a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placed during a 1-year …

Purpose To compare the complications experienced for 2 different brands of peripherally
inserted central venous catheters (PICC), Cook Turbo-Ject and the Bard PowerPICC Solo2 …

First published in 1998. The purpose of this book is to provide prescribing psychologists and
psychology students with an accurate and authoritative reference for psychotropic drugs that …

The use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has increased over the past few
years due to their less serious insertion complications. The purpose of the present study was …

Peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) lines have become a frequently used
method of intravenous access for long-term administration of antibiotics, chemotherapy, and …

Methods Data were retrieved from the records of patients who underwent PICC insertion at
OHSU Hospital. During the study period (November 21, 1999, through September 7, 2000) …