Patterns and Predictors of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Occlusion: The 3P-O Study

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Smith, Shawna N
Moureau, Nancy
Vaughn, Valerie M
Boldenow, Tanya
Kaatz, Scott
Grant, Paul J
Bernstein, Steven J
Flanders, Scott A
Chopra, Vineet
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2017
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Purpose To evaluate patterns and predictors of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)–related occlusion. Materials and Methods Data from a multihospital study were used to examine factors associated with PICC occlusion. Occlusion was defined if documented in the medical record or when tissue plasminogen activator was administered for occlusion-related concerns. Mixed-effects logistic regression was used to predict occlusion, controlling for patient-, provider-, device-, and hospital-level characteristics. Results A total of 14,278 PICCs placed in 13,408 patients were included. Of these, occlusion developed in 1,716 PICCs (12%) in 1,684 patients. The most common indications for PICC insertion were intravenous antibiotic therapy (32.7%), difficult intravenous access (21.5%), and central access (13.7%). PICCs placed in the right arm had decreased odds of occlusion compared with those in the left arm (odds ratio [OR] = 0.82; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.72–0.94). Verification of catheter tip position following insertion was associated with reduction in occlusion (OR = 0.75; 95% CI = 0.61–0.92). Although normal saline solution or heparin flushes did not reduce occlusion, PICCs flushed with normal saline solution and “locked” with heparin were less likely to become occluded (OR = 0.54; 95% CI = 0.33–0.88). Compared with single-lumen devices, double- and triple-lumen PICCs were associated with greater incidences of occlusion (double, OR = 3.07; 95% CI = 2.56–3.67; triple, OR = 3.72; 95% CI = 2.92–4.74). Catheter tip malposition was also associated with occlusion (OR = 1.46; 95% CI = 1.14–1.87). Conclusions Several patient, provider, and device characteristics appear associated with PICC occlusion. Interventions targeting these factors may prove valuable in reducing this complication.

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Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

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28

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5

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Clinical sciences

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Life Sciences & Biomedicine

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Cardiovascular System & Cardiology

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Smith, SN; Moureau, N; Vaughn, VM; Boldenow, T; Kaatz, S; Grant, PJ; Bernstein, SJ; Flanders, SA; Chopra, V, Patterns and Predictors of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Occlusion: The 3P-O Study, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2017, 28 (5), pp. 749-756

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