Introduction

Gonzalez R, Cassaro S. Percutaneous Central Catheter. [Updated 2020 Sep 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459338/

Grau, D., Clarivet, B., Lotthé, A., Bommart, S., & Parer, S. (2017). Complications with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) used in hospitalized patients and outpatients: a prospective cohort study. Antimicrobial resistance and infection control, 6, 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-016-0161-0

Venous access

Carrer S, Bocchi A, Bortolotti M, et al. Effect of different sterile barrier precautions and central venous catheter dressing on the skin colonization around the insertion site. Minerva Anestesiol 2005; 71:197–206

Gorski L.A., Hadaway L, Hagle M.E., Broadhurst D, Clare S, KleidonT, Meyer B.M., Nickel B., Rowley S., Sharpe E., Alexander M. (2021).  Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 8th Edition. Journal of Infusion Nursing. 44(1S):S1-S224

Lorente L, Henry C, Martín MM, Jiménez A, Mora ML. Central venous catheter-related infection in a prospective and observational study of 2,595 catheters. Crit Care. 2005;9(6)

Mussa B., Alsbrook K., Hutcheson R. (2019) Short- and Intermediate-Term Use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Europe: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access (2019) 24 (4): 45–56.

Anatomy and placement

Jeon E.Y., Cho Y.K., Yoon D.Y., Hwang J.H. 2016. Which arm and vein are more appropriate for single-step, non-fluoroscopic, peripherally inserted central catheter insertion? J Vasc Access. 2016 May 7;17(3):249-55

Gonzalez R, Cassaro S. Percutaneous Central Catheter. [Updated 2020 Sep 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459338/

Krein, S. L., Kuhn, L., Ratz, D., Chopra, V. 2019. Use of Designated Nurse PICC Teams and CLABSI Prevention Practices Among U.S. Hospitals: A Survey-Based Study, Journal of Patient Safety: Volume 15 - Issue 4 - p 293-295.

PICC characterisitics

Gilbert RE, Mok Q, Dwan K, Harron K, Moitt T, Millar M, Ramnarayan P, Tibby SM, Hughes D, Gamble C; CATCH trial investigators. Impregnated central venous catheters for prevention of bloodstream infection in children (the CATCH trial): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2016 Apr 23;387.
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Neoh, K., Li, M., Kang, E., Chiong, E., & Tambyah, P. (2017). Surface modification strategies for combating catheter-related complications: Recent advances and challenges. Retrieved April 08, 2021, from https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/tb/c6tb03280j

Pittiruti, M., Brutti, A., Celentano, D., Pomponi, M., Biasucci, D. G., Annetta, M. G., & Scoppettuolo, G. (2012). Clinical experience with power-injectable PICCs in intensive care patients. Critical care (London, England), 16(1), R21. https://doi.org/10.1186/cc11181

Salis, A. I., Eclavea, A., Johnson, M. S., Patel, N. H., Wong, D. G., & Tennery, G. (2004). Maximal Flow Rates Possible during Power Injection through Currently Available PICCs: An In Vitro Study. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 15(3), 275-281. doi:10.1097/01.rvi.0000116195.44877.88

Vascular Access Catheter TipS (2000) Polyurethane vs. Silicone
http://www.norfolkaccess.com/TiPs/Polyurethane%20and%20SIlicone,%20a%20comparison.pdf

Wildgruber M, Lueg C, Borgmeyer S, Karimov I, Braun U, Kiechle M, Meier R, Koehler M, Ettl J, Berger H. Polyurethane versus silicone catheters for central venous port devices implanted at the forearm. Eur J Cancer. 2016 May;59:113

Complications

Gonzalez R, Cassaro S. Percutaneous Central Catheter. [Updated 2020 Sep 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459338/

Flushing

CDC Basic Infection Control And Prevention Plan for Outpatient Oncology Settings (2011) Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/guidelines/basic-infection-control-prevention-plan-2011.pdf

Heparin Flush Dosage. Drugs.com. Retrieved from https://www.drugs.com/dosage/heparin-flush.html

Patient teaching

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The Joint Commission Comprehensive Accreditation and Certification Manual https://e-dition.jcrinc.com/Frame.aspx

Weiss, B., Mays, M. Z., Martz, W., Castro, K. M., DeWalt, D. A., Pignone, M. P., Mockbee, J., & Hale, F. A. (2005). Quick assessment of literacy in primary care: the newest vital sign. Annals of Family Medicine, 3, 514-522.