Long peripheral catheters for deep arm vein venous access: A systematic review of complications

ConclusionThere is a lack of intervention specific and adequately powered randomised controlled trials investigating LPCs in an intensive care setting. Until the results of such studies are available, LPCs should be used as an alternative to ultrasound-guided PVCs in well monitored acute care environments.
Source: Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research