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Found this in my files:
Performance and Complication Rates for
Silicone and Polyurethane Midline and PICC Catheters
Silicone Polyurethane
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Number of Insertions |
45-858 |
28-147 |
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Average Dwell (in days) |
12-38 |
12-63 |
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Range of Indwelling Times |
1-370 |
4-139 |
Reported Complication Rates
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Phlebitis |
2-17% |
1-4% |
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Thrombosis of SubClavian Vein |
0.3%-3% |
0 |
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Signs and Symptoms of Infection |
0-10% |
0-1% |
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Confirmed Sepsis (Tip Culture Positive) |
0-2% |
0-1% |
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Ruptured Cannula |
3-10% |
0 |
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Occluded Cannula |
1-23% |
0-1% |
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References |
17-20, 27-30, 32, 34, 39, 45 |
35, 46, 49 |
Table II (Renner, C. Polyurethane vs. Silicone PICC Catheters: A
Brief Review of Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes. JVAD Spring 1998
pp16-22.)
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