Do antimicrobial and antithrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) materials prevent catheter complications? An analysis of 42,562 hospitalized medical patients.

Amanda J UllmanRebecca S PatersonJessica A SchultsTricia M KleidonDeanne AugustMegan O'MalleyJennifer HorowitzClaire M RickardDavid PajeVineet Chopra

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2021)

Antimicrobial and antithrombogenic PICCs were not associated with a reduction in major catheter complications. Guidance aimed at informing use of these devices, balancing benefits against cost, appear necessary.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
staphylococcus aureus
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
ultrasound guided
risk factors
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis