Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) for adult and pediatric patients: a review of clinical evidence
CADTH
Record ID 32014000182
English
Authors' recommendations:
No evidence was found reporting the clinical evidence of using chlorhexidine-impregnated or coated PICCs compared to non-chlorhexidine PICCs. One study found no difference in terms of frequency of occlusion in adult ICU patients who had a valved versus a non-valved PICC line. Use of normal saline was associated with a longer duration of patency compared with heparin in neonates. No difference was found in terms of patency, occlusion, pain, burning, and swelling in pediatric patients in those who received heparin compared to those who received normal saline.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/may-2013/RC0442%20PICCs%20for%20Adults%20and%20Pediatrics%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Catheterization, Peripheral
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
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