Impact of subcutaneous tunnel length on infection risk in tunneled PICCs: a study in cancer patient

Impact of subcutaneous tunnel length on infection risk in tunneled PICCs: a study in cancer patient

Abstract Tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are crucial for delivering long-term intravenous therapies to cancer patients. We compared PICC-related complications among different patient groups and identify potential factors contributing to these complications. A total of 402 ca...

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Main Authors: Siqin Li, Hong Lu, Shanquan Li, Yazhi Peng, Hui Guo, Tudi Yi, Mengling Wu, Wei Tang, Yong Gao, Xiaohua Fan, Yanting Ning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Peripherally inserted central catheter
Cancer
Complications
Risk factors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82430-7
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