Impact of Postplacement Adjustment of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters on the Risk of Bloodstream Infection and Venous Thrombus Formation

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Authors

Sanjiv M. Baxi · University of California, San Francisco

Emily Shuman · Cornell University

Christy A. Scipione · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Benrong Chen · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Aditi Sharma · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Jennifer Rasanathan · Montefiore Medical Center

Carol Chenoweth

Abstract

Immunosuppression and 3 PICC lumens were associated with increased risk of CLABSI. Power-injectable PICCs were associated with increased risk of CLABSI and VT formation. Postplacement adjustment of PICCs was not associated with increased risk of CLABSI or VT.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Vascular Procedures and Complications Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

Volume 34, Issue 8, pp. 785-792

DOI: 10.1086/671266

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