Trimmed peripherally inserted central catheters for hospitalized neonatal patients a review of safety and guidelines

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are thin tubes inserted for central venous access. They are minimally invasive and used where longer-term intravenous access is required to administer therapeutic needs such as fluids or medications. PICC use has increased in the past decade, because of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jahagirdar, Deepa, Featherstone, Robin (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 2019, September 26, 2019
Edition:Version: 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are thin tubes inserted for central venous access. They are minimally invasive and used where longer-term intravenous access is required to administer therapeutic needs such as fluids or medications. PICC use has increased in the past decade, because of the relatively low cost and ease of placement compared to other catheters. While their popularity has grown, PICCs are associated with potential complications. Venous thrombosis, infections, or extravasation into a body cavity and tamponade are known adverse effects with potentially fatal results. Further, catheter failures can include accidental removal, tip migration and fracture. Compared to adults, inserting and maintaining PICCs in small infants presents specific challenges due to smaller vessel and catheter diameters, with the potential for more safety concerns
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