Comparison of Safety and Complications of PICC and Midline Catheters (Multicenter Cohort Study)

Midline catheter is a relatively new treatment method introduced in Japan in 2024.(It has been used overseas for a long time. （It is inserted through a vein in the upper arm under echo for patients who have difficulty securing an IV (it has been used overseas for some time) and is said to be easier than a PICC, has a lower risk of fatal complications than a CVC, and does not require replacement every few days as a peripheral infusion does,Once inserted, it can remain in place for up to 30 daysIt is. Therefore, it is a useful treatment option from the perspective of reducing the burden on healthcare professionals and changing the way they work, but the issue will be how to distinguish its use from PICC.

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Safety comparison of midline catheter and PICC (multicenter cohort study, US).... Midline catheter is a relatively new treatment method introduced in Japan in 2024. (It has been used in other countries for a long time.) Patients who have difficulty securing an intravenous...