Catheter to vein ratio and risk of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-associated thrombosis according to diagnostic group: a retrospective cohort study

Volume: 11, Issue: 7, Pages: e045895 - e045895
Published: Jul 1, 2021
Abstract
Objectives Determine the effect of the catheter to vein ratio (CVR) on rates of symptomatic thrombosis in individuals with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and identify the optimal CVR cut-off point according to diagnostic group. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting 4 tertiary hospitals in Australia and New Zealand. Participants Adults who had undergone PICC insertion. Primary outcome measure Symptomatic thrombus of the limb...
Paper Details
Title
Catheter to vein ratio and risk of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-associated thrombosis according to diagnostic group: a retrospective cohort study
Published Date
Jul 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
11
Issue
7
Pages
e045895 - e045895
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