Journal of hospital medicine : an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
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Multicenter Study
Hospitalist experiences, practice, opinions, and knowledge regarding peripherally inserted central catheters: a Michigan survey.
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly inserted during hospitalization for a variety of clinical indications. ⋯ Hospitalist experiences, practice, opinions, and knowledge related to PICCs appear to be variable. Because PICC use is growing and is often associated with complications, examining the impact of such variation is necessary. Hospitals and health systems should consider developing and implementing mechanisms to monitor PICC use and adverse events.