A prospective study evaluating the timing, incidence and relationship of commonly occurring complications related to the use of peripherally-inserted central catheters. All subjects will receive PICC access using the Arrow PICC with Chloragard Technology.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
chlorhexidine is chemically bonded to the intra- luminal catheter surfaces from tip to hub, and extra-luminal catheter body
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
RECRUITINGDetroit Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan, United States
RECRUITINGIncidence of symptomatic and asymptomatic catheter-related venous thrombosis (CVRT)
Time frame: within maximum 90 days dwell
Incidence of catheter occlusion
Time frame: within maximum 90 days dwell
Incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections
Time frame: within maximum 90 days dwell
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