References:
General Hematology/Oncology
- Chopra, V. et al. The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC): Results From a Multispecialty Panel Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness MethodAnn Intern Med 2015.
- Criteria for the use of PICCs was developed, adopting the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method. After a review of 665 scenarios, 43% of PICCs were flagged as inappropriate. Applying these criteria as a guide can help decrease the likelihood of an inappropriate catheter, improve care, and inform quality improvement efforts.
- Jahanzeb, M et al. An International Expert Consensus on Improving the Quality of Care in Patients with Cancer by Optimal Central Vascular Access Device Selection Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024.
- A panel of 11 experts from three continents to conduct a comprehensive review of clinical trials and guidelines on CVADS
- Magallón-Pedrera, I et al. ECO-SEOM-SEEO Safety Recommendations Guideline for Cancer Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy Clin Transl Oncol 2020
- Guidelines developed by the Foundation for Excellence and Quality in Oncology (ECO), the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), and the Spanish Society of Oncology Nursing (SEEO).
- Massouh, A et al. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Central Venous Access Device and Site Selection J Am Coll Radiol 2023
- American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines reviewed annually by an expert multi-disciplinary panel, using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method. Includes limited recommendations for cancer patients.