INTRODUCTION Intravenous (i.v.) therapy may be associated with important catheter-related morbidity and discomfort. The safety, efficacy, comfort, and cost-effectiveness of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) were compared to peripheral catheters (PCs) in a randomized controlled trial. METHODS Hospitalized patients requiring i.v. therapy >or= five days were randomized 1:1 to PICC ...

BACKGROUND The Sherlock 3CG™ Tip Confirmation System (TCS) provides real-time peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) tip insertion information using passive magnetic navigation and patient cardiac electrical activity. It is an alternative tip confirmation method to fluoroscopy or chest X-ray for PICC tip insertion confirmation in adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate time and...

BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly inserted during hospitalization for a variety of clinical indications. OBJECTIVE To understand hospitalist experience, practice, knowledge, and opinions as they relate to PICCs. DESIGN AND SETTING Web-based survey of hospitalists in 5 healthcare systems (representing a total of 10 hospitals) across Michigan. RESULTS T...

To the Editor: Over recent years, invasive hypertension treatments have led to a new clinical condition, called device-resistant hypertension (DRH).1 DRH is defined as blood pressure (BP) >140/90 mm Hg, with at least 3 antihypertensives at maximal doses, including a diuretic,2 without BP decrease after the invasive treatments. These patients are not infrequent and are obliged to visit several h...

background: by increasing the survival of immature newborns, intravenous access methods, used to provide intravenous therapy, became more important. more attention has been recently paid on peripherally inserted central venous catheters in newborns, although it is yet unknown in iran. in this study, we tried to discover the barriers to spread the usage of peripherally inserted central venous ca...

Tip position of a central venous access is of paramount importance and should be verified before starting infusion. Intra-procedural methods for verifying the location of the tip are to be preferred, since they avoid the risks, delays and costs of repositioning the tip. Among the intra-procedural methods, the electrocardiography (EKG) method has many advantages since it is as accurate as fluoro...

Peripherally inserted central catheters are frequently used whenever reliable central venous access is required for a prolonged period of time. The objective of this study was to review utilisation profile, complication rates and outcomes of patients who were treated in our hospital with the therapy that required placement of the peripherally inserted central catheter. We reviewed the medical r...

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is an alternative to venous cannulation. This study aimed identify factors associated with first-attempt success rate in children undergoing PICC insertion. Methods: retrospective included pediatric patients who underwent placement at the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang (1/2020-12/2020). The successful puncture was defined as smooth bloo...

Infection is the leading complication associated with intravascular devices, and these infections develop when a catheter becomes colonized by microorganisms. To combat this issue, medical device manufacturers seek to provide healthcare facilities with antimicrobial medical devices to prevent or reduce the colonization. In order to adequately evaluate these devices, an in vivo model is required...