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 …

Background Previous studies undertaken to identify risk factors for peripherally inserted
central catheter (PICC)-associated DVT have yielded conflicting results. PICC insertion …

In vascular access practices, the internal vessel size is considered important, and a catheter
to vessel ratio (CVR) is recommended to assist clinicians in selecting the most appropriate …

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

Purpose To identify clinically important risk factors associated with upper extremity venous
thrombosis following peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC). Methods A …

To identify patient-related risk factors for venous thrombosis in patients with central venous
catheters (CVC) or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). We performed a …

BACKGROUND: The use of central venous catheters (CVCs) has greatly improved the
quality of care in children with cancer, yet these catheters may cause serious infectious and …

Aims Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) lines are becoming increasingly popular
in solid cancer patients for the administration of chemotherapy. This study aims looking at …