New financial penalties for institutions with high readmission rates have intensified efforts to
reduce rehospitalization. Several interventions that involve multiple components (eg, patient …

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 Peripheral intravenous catheters are an essential medical device which are
prone to complications and failure. Objectives Identify patient, provider and device risk …

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 …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …

Importance Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and midlines are frequently used
for short-term venous access; whether one is safer than the other in this setting has not been …

Central venous access is a common procedure performed in many clinical settings for a
variety of indications. Central lines are not without risk, and there are a multitude of …

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

Background. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with central line-
associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). The magnitude of this risk relative to central …

Devices that function in contact with blood are ubiquitous in clinical medicine and
biotechnology. These devices include vascular grafts, coronary stents, heart valves …