Background Peripheral intravenous catheters are the most frequently used invasive device
in nursing practice, yet are commonly associated with complications. We performed a …

Aims The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to summarize and quantify
peripheral intravenous catheter‐related complications. Design This systematic review is …

Use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has grown substantially in recent
years. Increasing use has led to the realization that PICCs are associated with important …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with an
increased risk of venous thromboembolism. However, the size of this risk relative to that …

Background Centrally inserted totally implanted vascular access ports (PORTs) and
peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used for the administration of …

The widespread use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has transformed the
care of medical and surgical patients. Whereas intravenous antibiotics, parenteral nutrition …

The rate of infections associated with short peripheral intravenous catheters is thought to be
very low, even rare. Approximately 330 million peripheral catheters are sold annually in the …

Background Catheter-related thrombosis is a common complication in all anatomic sites,
especially when smaller veins of the upper extremity are considered. It is presumed that the …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are a common vascular access
device used in clinical practice. Their use may be complicated by adverse events such as …

Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is extensively used in critical care settings,
because it plays a vital role in providing safe central venous entry. However, PICC is …