The risk of venous thromboembolism associated with midline catheters compared with peripherally inserted central catheters: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Huapeng LuQinling YangLili YangKai QuBoyan TianQigui XiaoXia XinYi LvXuemei Zheng

Published in: Nursing open (2021)

This study provides the first systematic assessment of the risk of VTE between MCs and PICCs. MCs are associated with a higher risk of VTE than PICCs in all patients and adults. The findings of this study have several important implications for future practice. However, the risk of VTE between MCs and PICCs in children is unclear.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
direct oral anticoagulants
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
young adults
atrial fibrillation
current status
patient reported outcomes