Frequency of peripherally inserted central catheter complications in children

This study examined the frequency and types of complications with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) placed in immunocompetent pediatric patients for parenteral antimicrobial therapy. It also sought to determine risk factors associated with those complications. Complications occurred at...

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Published inThe Pediatric infectious disease journal Vol. 31; no. 5; p. 519
Main Authors Barrier, Angela, Williams, Derek J, Connelly, Megan, Creech, C Buddy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2012
Subjects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Catheter-Related Infections - epidemiology
Catheter-Related Infections - microbiology
Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects
Catheterization, Peripheral - adverse effects
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Immunocompetence
Infant
Infusions, Parenteral
Male
Risk Factors
Thrombosis - epidemiology
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Summary:This study examined the frequency and types of complications with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) placed in immunocompetent pediatric patients for parenteral antimicrobial therapy. It also sought to determine risk factors associated with those complications. Complications occurred at a frequency of 19.3/1000 PICC days, and greater than 30% of PICCs developed at least one complication. Risk factors for complication include double-lumen PICCs, PICCs placed in the femoral vein, younger age, and greater number of daily doses.
ISSN:1532-0987
DOI:10.1097/INF.0b013e31824571b0