Peripherally inserted central catheters in children: a prospective single-center analysis of associated complications

摘要: Highlights Overall, 72% (n = 63) of PICCs remained in situ until intended therapy was completed. In 24% (n = 21) of catheters, a PICC-associated complication resulted in premature removal. Leading all-cause complication was catheter malfunction (12% or 2.04 per 1000 catheter-days). Leading complication in uncuffed PICCs was catheter malfunction (4.12 per 1000 catheter-days). Leading complication in cuffed PICCs was infection (0.73 per 1000 catheter-days). Abstract Objective: To assess performance of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in pediatric patients Design: Prospective observational study Setting: Academic pediatric tertiary referral center Study Population: Children aged less than 18 years with PICCs inserted in Interventional …