Journal article
Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter Safety in Burn Care
Abstract
The use of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line for central venous access in thermally injured patients has increased in recent years despite a lack of evidence regarding safety in this patient population. A recent survey of invasive catheter practices among 44 burn centers in the United States found that 37% of burn units use PICC lines as part of their treatment protocol. The goal of this study was to compare PICC-associated …
Authors
Austin RE; Shahrokhi S; Bolourani S; Jeschke MG
Journal
Journal of Burn Care & Research, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 111–117
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1097/bcr.0000000000000207
ISSN
1559-047X