I was just reading the new JINS article about increased DVT rates with trimmed PICCs. Is there a study out comparing DVT rates associated with the above referenced trimming techniques yet? Seems like it is (over)due if not! Thanks!
I was just reading the new JINS article about increased DVT rates with trimmed PICCs. Is there a study out comparing DVT rates associated with the above referenced trimming techniques yet? Seems like it is (over)due if not! Thanks!
There is not a clinical study on this and you are right as it is long overdue. There is bench testing published by Janet Pettit
1. Pettit J. Trimming of peripherally inserted central catheter: The end results. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access. 2006;11(4):209-214.
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