PICC vs. midline catheter use for short-term indications was linked to major complications at ≤30 d

Ann Intern Med. 2022 Apr;175(4):JC47. doi: 10.7326/J22-0015. Epub 2022 Apr 5.

Abstract

Swaminathan L, Flanders S, Horowitz J, et al. Safety and outcomes of midline catheters vs peripherally inserted central catheters for patients with short-term indications: a multicenter study. JAMA Intern Med. 2022;182:50-8. 34842905.

Publication types

  • Multicenter Study
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Catheter-Related Infections* / prevention & control
  • Catheterization, Central Venous* / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Peripheral* / adverse effects
  • Central Venous Catheters* / adverse effects
  • Humans