Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or for ...
Preventing health-care–associated infections in acute-care hospitals is crucial for patient well-being and health care cost burden, and comprehensive guidelines based on current research are an ...
Bhavesh M. Patel, Corinna J. Dauenhauer, Mohamed Y. Rady, Joel S. Larson, Tonya R. Benjamin, Daniel J. Johnson, Richard A. Helmers Journal of Patient Safety, Vol. 3 ...