Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in General Medicine

Ng, Phillip; Ault, Mark J.; Ellrodt, A. Gray; Maldonado, Lawrence

doi:10.4065/72.3.225

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“…The total complication rate in our study was less than that of general cancer patients (16)(17)(18), and similar to that of non-cancer patients (5,8). Premature PICC removal rate in our study, representing a definitional complication related end point particularly in the retrospective setting, was also similar to that in other settings (5,(16)(17)(18).…”

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“…Premature PICC removal rate in our study, representing a definitional complication related end point particularly in the retrospective setting, was also similar to that in other settings (5,(16)(17)(18). However, most of the premature PICC removals in the present study were self-removals.…”

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“…PICC shows minimal procedure-related catastrophic risk (e.g., pneumothorax, or hemothrorax) at the time of insertion, because it is inserted via the peripheral vein (usually upper limb) without requiring surgical procedure (4). Compared with SVC, PICC has a longer dwelling time (5), and less chance of catheter related blood stream infection (CRBSI) (6)(7)(8). Compared with CP, PICC has a shorter durability of dwelling (9), but has many advantages, including cost-effectiveness (5,7,8), well-tolerated insertion (5), no issues with wound dehiscence in the insertion site, and ease of removal (4).…”

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Safety and Efficacy of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: Single Institute Experience

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“…In addition, they are more cost effective, and their relative ease of placement prevents delays in therapy. [3][4][5] Unfortunately, one common complication with the use of long-term venous catheters is upper extremity venous thrombosis (UEVT). The incidence of catheter-associated asymptomatic UEVT has been reported to be as high as 66%.…”

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Upper Extremity Venous Thrombosis in Patients With Cancer With Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters: A Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors

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Purpose: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are often used in place of mediport catheters because of cost and lack of operating room time and to prevent delays in therapy. One common complication associated with their use is upper extremity venous thrombosis (UEVT). The purpose of this study was to ascertain risk factors associated with an increased risk of PICCassociated UEVT in patients with cancer. Methods Conclusion:Specific factors significantly increase the risk of UEVT in patients with cancer with PICCs, whereas use of APAs seems to have a protective effect against UEVT. These results may aid in the development of a predictive model for identifying patients at high risk of UEVT who may benefit from APAs, as well as in determining preventive strategies for reducing the risk of PICC-associated UEVT.

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“…The peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) is commonly used in hospitalized patients to obtain blood samples, minimizing patient discomfort and anxiety from frequent venipunctures (VPs) [1,2]. To maintain its intraluminal patency, PICCs are packed with several milliliters of heparinized saline (typical concentration 100 units/ml).…”

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The accuracy of activated partial thromboplastin times when drawn through a peripherally inserted central catheter

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The peripherally‐inserted central catheter (PICC) is used commonly in hospitalized patients. The presence of heparin within the PICC lumen, however, may affect the results of coagulation indices when measured on blood drawn through it. In 41 patients with a PICC inserted as part of their medical care, we compared activated partial thromboplastin times (aPTTs) measured on blood drawn through the PICC to blood drawn through a peripheral venipuncture (VP). There were no clinically significant differences between aPTT values from the two samples. Using the PICC to obtain blood for the measurement of aPTT is accurate and may reduce the need for peripheral VPs. Am. J. Hematol., 2007. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in General Medicine

Cited by 189 publications

References 6 publications

Safety and Efficacy of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: Single Institute Experience

Safety and Efficacy of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Terminally Ill Cancer Patients: Single Institute Experience

Upper Extremity Venous Thrombosis in Patients With Cancer With Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters: A Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors

The accuracy of activated partial thromboplastin times when drawn through a peripherally inserted central catheter

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