| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8572717 | Journal of the Association for Vascular Access | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We found clinically significant rates of PICC-associated VTE. The majority of patients' DVT occurred in the same extremity as their PICC, lending further evidence that PICCs are an independent risk factor for VTE and require judicious use. There was also a discrepancy in VTE rate derived from ICD codes alone vs. manual chart review.
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Authors
Travis MD, Niaman MBBS, MPH, Chad M. MD,