Risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC)
Chopra, V., Anand, S., Hickner, A., Buist, M., Rogers, M.A.M., Saint, S. and Flanders, S.A. (2013) Risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet. 20th May.
Interpretation: PICCs are associated with a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis than are CVCs, especially in patients who are critically ill or those with a malignancy. The decision to insert PICCs should be guided by weighing of the risk of thrombosis against the benefit provided by these devices.
Interpretation: PICCs are associated with a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis than are CVCs, especially in patients who are critically ill or those with a malignancy. The decision to insert PICCs should be guided by weighing of the risk of thrombosis against the benefit provided by these devices.