Two-Year Trends of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-Line Complications at a Tertiary-Care Hospital Role of Nursing Expertise
2001 ◽
Vol 22
(6)
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pp. 377-379
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AbstractWe found reductions in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) complication rates over 2 years of observation (20.4 vs 13.8/1,000 line-days; relative risk, 0.5-0.9). This difference represents a cost saving due to reduced line reinsertions and reduced use of thrombolytic agents. The presence of a dedicated PICC insertion nursing team and education of ward nurses in PICC maintenance is a plausible explanation for the observed differences.
2016 ◽
Vol 78
(02)
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pp. 132-138
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2017 ◽
Vol 6
(94)
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pp. 6858-6862
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2020 ◽
Vol 8
(1)
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pp. 4-6
2010 ◽
Vol 14
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pp. e248
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