Long peripheral catheters in children: A scoping review.

Alina G BurekTracey LiljestromMelanie DundonErin E Shaughnessy Elizabeth M Suelzer Amanda Judith Ullman

Published in: Journal of hospital medicine (2022)

LPCs show promising outcomes in select populations, with longer dwell-time than PIVs and possibly lower rates of serious complications than PICCs. However, more research is needed to clarify the optimal use of LPCs in pediatrics.

Keyphrases

young adults
risk factors
chemotherapy induced
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance