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

Since several innovations have recently changed the criteria of choice and management of
peripheral venous access (new devices, new techniques of insertion, new recommendations …

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 …

Parenteral nutrition (PN) represents one of the most notable achievements of modern
medicine, serving as a therapeutic modality for all age groups across the healthcare …

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

Adherence of proteins, cells, and microorganisms to the surface of venous catheters
contributes to catheter occlusion, venous thrombosis, thrombotic embolism, and infections …

Background Despite growing use, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are
associated with risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We designed a study to determine …

Background Although common, little is known about factors associated with peripherally
inserted central catheter-related deep vein thrombosis (PICC-DVT). To better guide …

Purpose Indwelling central venous catheters (CVCs) have been increasingly used to enable
delivery of intravenous chemotherapy. We aimed to compare the safety and cost of two …

Purpose To evaluate incidence and risk factors of peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC)-related complications in cancer patients. Methods A prospective, multicenter, cohort …