References
- Ratz D, et al. Limiting the Number of PICC Lumens to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Cost: A Simulation Study. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016
- Every 5% increase in single-lumen PICC use would prevent 0.5 PICC-related central line-associated bloodstream infections and 0.5 PICC-related deep vein thrombosis events, while saving $23,500.
- Swaminathan L, et al. Improving PICC use and outcomes in hospitalized patients: An interrupted time series study using MAGIC criteria. BMJ Quality & Safety 2018
- A multi-modal intervention based on MAGIC resulted in a modest decrease in inappropriate PICC use.
- Bozaan D, et al. Less lumens-less risk: A pilot intervention to increase the use of single-lumen peripherally inserted central catheters. J Hosp Med 2019
- An intervention involving setting PICC default orders to single-lumen devices, establishing criteria of when multi-lumen PICCs are appropriate, and provider, nursing, and pharmacy education resulted in significant decrease in inappropriate PICC use as well as an overall increase in single lumen PICC use
- Lam PW, et al. Impact of defaulting to single-lumen peripherally inserted central catheters on patient outcomes: An interrupted time series study.Clin Infect Dis 2018
- Defaulting non-ICU PICC orders to single-lumen devices resulted in a sustained decrease in PICC-associated complications.
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