Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience.(Continuing Education Series): An article from: Pediatric Nursing
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Author(s)Concettina Tolomeo, Wendy Mackey
PublisherJannetti Publications, Inc.
ISBN / ASINB0008G96DI
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From the author: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common fatal genetic disorder characterized by chronic pulmonary infections, some of which require intravenous (IV) antibiotics. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have proven to be an effective means of IV delivery in a variety of populations. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of PICCs for patients at a CF center in New England was conducted over a 25-consecutive month period. During this time, 61 PICCs were placed in 32 patients with CF requiring IV antibiotics. The catheters were in place for a median of 15 days (range 1-155 days). The total number of catheter days in this series was 1,139. Although no serious complications were encountered, minor complications or technical problems occurred in 18 (29.5%) of the 61 catheters. Complications included external breaks in the catheters, shoulder pain, phlebitis, catheter occlusion, accidental dislodgement, local irritation at the insertion site, and yeast infection at the insertion site. No long-term sequelae resulted, and the rate of IV antibiotic completion with this mode of IV access was high. As a result of the evaluation, PICC access remains the standard of care at this institution for patients with CF requiring IV antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations.
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Title: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience.(Continuing Education Series)
Author: Concettina Tolomeo
Publication:Pediatric Nursing (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 29 Issue: 5 Page: 355(5)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
From the author: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common fatal genetic disorder characterized by chronic pulmonary infections, some of which require intravenous (IV) antibiotics. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have proven to be an effective means of IV delivery in a variety of populations. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of PICCs for patients at a CF center in New England was conducted over a 25-consecutive month period. During this time, 61 PICCs were placed in 32 patients with CF requiring IV antibiotics. The catheters were in place for a median of 15 days (range 1-155 days). The total number of catheter days in this series was 1,139. Although no serious complications were encountered, minor complications or technical problems occurred in 18 (29.5%) of the 61 catheters. Complications included external breaks in the catheters, shoulder pain, phlebitis, catheter occlusion, accidental dislodgement, local irritation at the insertion site, and yeast infection at the insertion site. No long-term sequelae resulted, and the rate of IV antibiotic completion with this mode of IV access was high. As a result of the evaluation, PICC access remains the standard of care at this institution for patients with CF requiring IV antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations.
Citation Details
Title: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience.(Continuing Education Series)
Author: Concettina Tolomeo
Publication:Pediatric Nursing (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 2003
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 29 Issue: 5 Page: 355(5)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
