A study in patients with solid tumors found that CRBSI is significantly linked to mortality in patients with PICCs, whereas CRT and CRLC are not significant risk factors.

as adhesives may cause damage to the catheter. Studies have shown that the use of securement devices is safer and more effective than suturing the PICC adjacent to the insertion site. The use of ...

Li, C.T., Qian, Z., Wang, Y.Q.,Long, X.Q. andMao,H.M. (2025) Advances in the Study of Venous Thrombosis Associated with Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters. Journal of Biosciences and ...

and potential complications must be considered prior to insertion of a PICC. Nurses caring for patients with PICCs must be properly educated in device use, site care, and catheter maintenance ...