PICC vs Midlines: Comparison of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Midline Catheters with Respect to Incidence of Thromboembolic and Infectious Complications

To decrease the complications related to central catheters there has been an increasing utilization of peripherally inserted central catheters and ultrasound-guided long peripheral intravenous catheters (ie Midlines). While the complications of peripherally inserted central venous catheters are well described, there is less reported data on complications related to midline catheters. Our study aims to compare the incidences of deep venous thrombosis and sepsis related to PICCs and DVTs.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research