Impact of subcutaneous tunnels on peripherally inserted catheter placement: a multicenter retrospective study.
Il Jung KimDong Jae ShimJae Hwan LeeEung Tae KimJong Hyun ByeonHun Jae LeeSoon Gu ChoPublished in: European radiology (2018)
• Subcutaneous tunnels created to place peripherally inserted central catheters significantly reduced catheter-associated bloodstream infections. • Subcutaneous tunnel creation did not significantly prolong procedural time. • There were no subcutaneous tunnel-related complications.