2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-574. Complication Rates of PICC and CVC Lines in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit: a randomized trial

574. Complication Rates of PICC and CVC Lines in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit: a randomized trial

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Dr. Justin DiVanzo presents the findings of a randomized trial comparing complication rates of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) and central venous catheters in a neuro-ICU setting. The study included 152 patients, with 72 receiving PICC lines and 80 receiving central lines. Complication rates between the two groups were found to be similar, with no statistically significant difference observed. Common complications included failures of insertion, early removals, and tip malpositions. The study concludes that both PICC lines and central lines have similar complication rates when placed by experienced providers, and clinical judgment should determine the appropriate line for each patient. No disclosures were made.

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Justin Davanzo, MD

Keywords

complication rates

PICC lines

central venous catheters

neuro-ICU

experienced providers