Patterns, appropriateness and outcomes of peripherally inserted central catheter use in Brazil: a multicentre study of 12 725 catheters

Conclusions
Use of PICCs in Brazilian hospitals appears to be safe and comparable with North America. However, opportunities to improve appropriateness remain. Future studies examining barriers and facilitators to improving device use in Brazil would be welcomed.

Source: BMJ Quality and Safety - August 18, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rejane Rabelo-Silva, E., Lourenco, S. A., Maestri, R. N., Candido da Luz, C., Carlos Pupin, V., Bauer Cechinel, R., Bordini Ferro, E., Aurelio Lumertz Saffi, M., do Campo Silva, T. C., Martins de Andrade, L., Sales Gomes, L. F., Alves da Gama, L., Marques Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research