Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) provide enormous benefit to
patients. However, recent publications have highlighted relatively high PICC-associated …

BACKGROUND The guidelines for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)
recommend avoiding insertion if the anticipated duration of use is≤ 5 days. However, short …

Objective Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are frequently used to deliver
medical therapies, but our knowledge regarding PICC-related complications remains …

Abstract Background Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are widely used for
hospitalized patients and among outpatients. Despite many advantages, PICC-related …

Objective Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), the most frequent central venous
catheter, are used to provide medical treatments, although long-term PICC-related adverse …

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

Background The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC)
provides evidence-based criteria for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) use …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) provide reliable intravenous
access for delivery of parenteral therapy. Yet, little is known about PICC care practices or …

To reduce risk of complications, existing guidelines recommend use of peripherally inserted
central catheters (PICCs) with the minimal number of lumens. This recommendation …

BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are increasingly utilized.
Patient and system factors that increase risk of complications should be identified to avoid …