Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with an increased risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Catheters that are coated or impregnated with antimicrobial and/or antithrombotic agents have been developed to prevent these complications. However, their effectiveness in preventing CLABSI and VTE is unclear. Using data from a large […]