Meeting
Abstract Number: 175
SHM Converge 2023
Background: The Michigan PICC-DVT Risk Score (MRS) identified five predictors for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs): presence of another central venous catheter (CVC) when device is placed, white blood cell (WBC) count at time of insertion, active cancer, number of catheter lumens, and history of venous thromboembolism (VTE)1. We […]
Abstract Number: 278
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Vascular access devices (VADs) play an integral role in the treatment of patients, since they can be utilized for the administration of intravenous medications (including antibiotics and chemotherapy), and often on a long term basis. A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a type of VAD, which is frequently utilized in different populations. Once […]