Complications and Related Risk Factors of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Neonates: A Historical Cohort Study.

The most common complication was malposition related to catheter placement in an emergency. Moreover, BW, administration of hyperosmolar medications, and duration of catheter presence were the most critical risk factors for non-technical complications. Therefore, it is recommended to educate the PICC insertion team to reduce tip malposition and replace long-term catheters.