Subcutaneous tunnelling versus conventional insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters in hospitalized patients (TUNNEL-PICC): a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Subcutaneous tunnelling versus conventional insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters in hospitalized patients (TUNNEL-PICC): a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are now widely used in modern medicine, and associated complications have also increased. Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is the most serious complication because it can cause extended hospital stays and incre...

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Main Authors: Yohan Kwon, Eung Tae Kim, Soo Buem Cho, Jae Hwan Lee, Dong Jae Shim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Peripherally inserted central venous catheter
Central venous catheterization
Central line-associated bloodstream infections
Catheter-related bloodstream infections
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-022-06682-2

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