Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters [PICCs] are often used for venous access in hospitalized patients. Prevalence and outcomes of short-term PICC use (

Background: Catheter occlusion is often encountered when using peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). Patients who experience catheter occlusion are at risk of interruption of therapy, thrombolytic instillment, and complications such as VTE. Whether rates of PICC occlusion vary by flushing protocols, device type, or duration is not known. Methods: Using data from the Michigan Hospital [...]