Brachial Tunneled Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and the Risk of Catheter Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Brachial Tunneled Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and the Risk of Catheter Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction: Situations involving increased workloads and stress (i.e., the COVID-19 pandemic) underline the need for healthcare professionals to minimize patient complications. In the field of vascular access, tunneling techniques are a possible solution. This systematic review and meta-analysis a...

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Main Authors: Davide Giustivi, Mattia Donadoni, Stefano Maria Elli, Francesco Casella, Massimiliano Quici, Chiara Cogliati, Silvia Cavalli, Giulia Rizzi, Leyla La Cava, Arianna Bartoli, Elena Martini, Alba Taino, Martina Perego, Antonella Foschi, Roberto Castelli, Maria Calloni, Antonio Gidaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Nursing Reports
Subjects:
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
tunnel
infection
catheter-related thrombosis (CRT)
bleeding
wound oozing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/14/1/35

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