Central venous access devices (CVADs) including central venous catheters and
peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are essential in the treatment of cancer …

Background: The measurement and identification of plasma biomarkers can support the
estimation of risk and diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) associated with the use of a …

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of experts from the Italian association
GAVeCeLT (Gruppo Accessi Venosi Centrali a Lungo Termine) has formulated a few …

Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) have a potential advantage in
preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) compared with the …

Background Little is known about peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) use,
appropriateness and device outcomes in Brazil. Methods We conducted an observational …

This study aimed to explore the risk factors of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-
related venous thromboembolism (CRT) in patients with hematological malignancies and …

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are prevalent devices for medium-to-long-
term intravenous therapy but are often associated with morbid and potentially lethal …

Background Among the many interesting aspects of clinical care during the SARS-CoV-2
pandemic, vascular access still deserves some attention. Peripherally inserted central …

Background: Nurse-led peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) placement
teams are common in western hospitals, but they are still in their infancy in Japan. Although …

Background. One of the most significant advancements in nursing technology for cancer
patients has been the development of implantable port catheters and peripherally inserted …