(HealthDay News) — For hospitalized patients, peripherally inserted central catheter presence is associated with increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis, according to a study ...

The incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections was low in patients with midline vs peripherally inserted central catheters, but the use of midline catheters was associated with increased ...

A study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that peripherally inserted central catheters carry with them a potential complication of deep vein thrombosis in not only upper extremities, ...

Multisite Parent-Centered Risk Assessment to Reduce Pediatric Oral Chemotherapy Errors Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are often used in place of mediport catheters because of cost and ...

A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a small, thin, and flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm and guided into the superior vena cava to deliver intravenous fluids, ...

Hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease often received peripherally inserted central catheters, or PICCs, despite clinical guidelines that recommend against placing PICCs in those patients, ...

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients in acute care, home care and skilled nursing care. PICCs are a reliable alternative to ...

Congestive heart failure is a risk factor for hospital-acquired peripherally inserted central venous catheter-related blood stream infections, according to a study in Infection Control and Hospital ...

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) that use a magnetized tip to guide insertion were associated with serious allergic reactions in patients, according to a study published today in ...

Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or for ...