Peripherally Inserted Versus Centrally Inserted Central Venous Catheters in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit

First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University200 enrolled

Overview

This study aim to compare the cost-effectiveness and safety between centrally and peripherally inserted central venous catheters in neurosurgical intensive care unit patients.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Thromboses, Venous Infection Economic Problems

Interventions

PICC(Peripherally inserted central catheter)OTHER

The peripherally inserted central catheter with different sizes (French scale). Trained vascular access nurses will perform the insertion of the PICC, guided by ultrasound at bedside using the Seldinger technique. A suitable sterile field will be established.

CVC(Central venous catheter )OTHER

The central venous catheter with different sizes (French scale). Trained doctors will perform the insertion of the CVC, using the Seldinger technique. A suitable sterile field will be established.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 100 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients admitted to the neurosurgical intensive care unit , who require central access for the treatment of their illness. Exclusion Criteria: * Insertion of the central catheter in emergency situations; * Anatomical abnormalities of upper extremity affecting PICC placement; * Current or recent (within 1 month) diagnosis of bacteremia * Current or recent (within 1 year with confirmed resolution by imaging) deep venous thrombosis; * Presence of skin changes in the area of the puncture, such as thrombophlebitis, dermatitis, cellulitis, burn among others;

Locations (1)

First Affiliated Hospital of Xian Jiaotong University

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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