Randomized controlled trial of peripherally inserted central catheters vs. peripheral catheters for middle duration in-hospital intravenous therapy.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_73F5B552EF34
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Randomized controlled trial of peripherally inserted central catheters vs. peripheral catheters for middle duration in-hospital intravenous therapy.
Journal
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Author(s)
Periard D., Monney P., Waeber G., Zurkinden C., Mazzolai L., Hayoz D., Doenz F., Zanetti G., Wasserfallen J.B., Denys A.
ISSN
1538-7836
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2008
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
6
Number
8
Pages
1281-1288
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Intravenous (i.v.) therapy may be associated with important catheter-related morbidity and discomfort. The safety, efficacy, comfort, and cost-effectiveness of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) were compared to peripheral catheters (PCs) in a randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Hospitalized patients requiring i.v. therapy >or= five days were randomized 1:1 to PICC or PC. Outcomes were incidence of major complications, minor complications, efficacy of catheters, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness. RESULTS: 60 patients were included. Major complications were observed in 22.6% of patients in the PICC group [six deep venous thrombosis (DVT), one insertion-site infection] and 3.4% of patients in the PC group [one DVT; risk ratio (RR) 6.6; P = 0.03]. Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) occurred in 29.0% of patients in the PICC group and 37.9% of patients in the PC group (RR 0.60; P = 0.20). Patients in the PICC group required 1.16 catheters on average during the study period, compared with 1.97 in the PC group (P < 0.04). The mean number of venipunctures (catheter insertion and blood sampling) was 1.36 in the PICC group vs. 8.25 in the PC group (P < 0.001). Intravenous drug administration was considered very or quite satisfying by 96.8% of the patients in the PICC group, and 79.3% in the PC group. Insertion and maintenance mean cost was 690 US$ for PICC and 237 US$ for PC. DISCUSSION: PICC is efficient and satisfying for hospitalized patients requiring i.v. therapy >or= five days. However, the risk of DVT, mostly asymptomatic, appears higher than previously reported, and should be considered before using a PICC.
Keywords
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Catheterization, Central Venous, Catheterization, Peripheral, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Female, Hospitalization, Humans, Infection, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Satisfaction, Safety, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Venous Thrombosis
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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17/11/2008 9:57
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20/08/2019 15:31
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