The risk of venous thromboembolism associated with midline catheters compared with peripherally inserted central catheters: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract Background Both midline catheters (MCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can cause venous thromboembolism (VTE), but the prevalence associated with each is controversial. Objective To compare the risk of VTE between MCs and PICCs with a systematic review and meta‐analysis...

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Main Authors: Huapeng Lu, Qinling Yang, Lili Yang, Kai Qu, Boyan Tian, Qigui Xiao, Xia Xin, Yi Lv, Xuemei Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-05-01
Series:Nursing Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.935