PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER SAFETYIN BURN CARE: A SINGLE CENTRE RETROSPECTIVE COHORT REVIEW

摘要

ObjectivePICC line use for central venous access in thermally injured patients has increased in recent years despite a lack of evidence regarding safety in this patient population. A recent survey of invasive catheter practices among 44 burn centers in the United States found that 37% of burn units use PICC lines as part of their treatment protocol. The goal of this study was to compare PICC associated complication rates to existing literature in both the critical care and burn settings.