Anaesthesia
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Anaesthesia
2012
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Review Meta Analysis
Complications associated with peripheral or central routes for central venous cannulation.
We undertook a review of studies comparing complications of centrally or peripherally inserted central venous catheters. Twelve studies were included. ⋯ There was no difference in infection rates. We found that the risks of tip malpositioning, thrombophlebitis and catheter dysfunction favour clinical use of centrally placed catheters instead of peripherally inserted central catheters, and that the two catheter types do not differ with respect to catheter-related infection rates.