Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience.
Tolomeo C, Mackey W. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience. Pediatric Nursing 2003, 29: 355-9. PMID: 14651306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCatheterization, Central VenousCatheterization, PeripheralCatheters, IndwellingChildChild, PreschoolCross InfectionCystic FibrosisEquipment DesignEquipment FailureHumansMiddle AgedNew EnglandNursing Evaluation ResearchPainPhlebitisPractice Guidelines as TopicRisk FactorsTime FactorsConceptsCystic fibrosisCentral cathetersLong-term sequelaeStandard of careChronic pulmonary infectionUse of PICCsCommon fatal genetic disorderAntibiotic completionCatheter daysIntravenous antibioticsPulmonary exacerbationsMinor complicationsPulmonary infectionShoulder painCenter experienceSerious complicationsCatheter occlusionCF centersCF populationLocal irritationAccidental dislodgementCatheterYeast infectionsInsertion siteVariety of populations