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

Long-term central venous catheters (CVCs) have considerably improved the management of
cancer patients because they facilitate chemotherapy, transfusions, parenteral nutrition, and …

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: Technical factors at the moment of catheter insertion might have a role in
peripherally inserted central catheter–related thrombotic risk. We performed a systematic …

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: To determine factors that may lead to venous thrombosis in patients with
peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical …

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

Purpose Few prospective follow-up studies evaluating the use of peripherally inserted
central catheters (PICCs) to deliver chemotherapy and/or home parenteral nutrition (HPN) …

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are widely used to provide central venous
access, often in chronically ill patients with long-term intravenous access requirements …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used in
chemotherapy, but the reported PICC thrombosis incidence varies greatly, and risks of PICC …