Neurocritical care
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A Randomized Trial of Complications of Peripherally and Centrally Inserted Central Lines in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit: Results of the NSPVC Trial.
The objective of this study was to compare the relative number of complications from peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) and centrally inserted central venous catheters (CVC) in the neuroscience intensive care unit (NSICU). ⋯ PICCs and CVCs have similar numbers of complications when placed in patients admitted to the NSICU.