Adžemović T, Govindan S, Zheutlin A, Horowitz J, Heath M, Kuhn L, Nabeel M, Kalra SK, Dhillon D, Kaatz S, Swaminathan L, Harba N, Chopra V. Awareness of peripheral IV catheters among nurses, physicians, and trainees: A prospective cohort study. Am J Infect Control. 2024 Jun 4:S0196-6553(24)00532-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.05.018. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38844143. Abstract
Evans RS, Sharp JH, Linford LH, Lloyd JF, Woller SC, Stevens SM, Elliot CG, Tripp JS, Jones SS, Weaver LK. Reduction of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-associated DVT. Chest. 2013;143(3):627-633. Abstract
Molin A, Allara E, Montani D, Milani S, Frassati C, Cossu S, Tonella S, Brioschi D, Rasero L. Flushing the Central Venous Catheter: is Heparin Necessary? The Journal of Vascular Access. 2014;15(4):241-328. Abstract
Christensen LD, Holst M, Bech LF, et al. Comparison of Complications Associated with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Hickman™ Catheters in Patients with Intestinal Failure Receiving Home Parenteral Nutrition. Six-year follow up study. Clin Nutr. 2015;5614(15);00187-9. Abstract
Fallouh N, McGuirk HM, Flanders SA, Chopra V. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-Associated Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Narrative Review. Am J Med. 2015;128(7): 722-38. Abstract
Simonov M, Pittiruti M, Richard CM, Chopra V. Navigating Venous Access: A Guide for Hospitalists. J Hosp Med. 2015;10(7): 471-8. Abstract
Winters JP, Callas PW, Cushman M, Repp AB, Zakai NA. Central Venous Catheters and Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis in Medical Inpatients: the Medical Inpatients and Thrombosis (MITH) Study. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2015;13(12):2155-60. Abstract
Sriskandarajah P, Webb K, ChisholmD, et al. Retrospective Cohort Analysis Comparing the Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis Between Peripherally-Inserted and Long-Term Skin Tunneled Venous Catheters in Hemato-Oncology Patients. Thromb J. 2015;13:21. Abstract
Rogers M, Blumberg N, Bernstein S, Flanders S, Chopra V. Association Between Delivery Methods for Red Blood Cell Transfusion and the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: a Longitudinal Study. The Lancet. 2016;3(12):563-571. Abstract
Krein SL, Kuhn L, Ratz D, et al. The Relationship Between Perceived Role and Appropriate use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: A Survey of Vascular Access Nurses in the United States. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2017; 71:28-33. Abstract
Kramer R, Rogers M, Conte M, et al. Are Antimicrobial Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Associated with Reduction in Central Line–associated Bloodstream Infection? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. American Journal of Infection Control. 2017;45(2):108-114. Abstract
Fabiana A, Dreas L, Sanson G. Ultrasound-guided deep-arm veins insertion of long peripheral catheters in patients with difficult venous access after cardiac surgery. Heart & Lung. 2017;46(1):46-53. Abstract
Chuong H, Spry C. Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) for adult and pediatric patients: A review of clinical effectiveness and safety. Ottawa: CADTH; 2017 Apr. (CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal). Abstract
Chopra V, Flanders S, Saint S, et al. The Michigan Appropriateness Guide for intravenous Catheters (MAGIC): Results From a Multispecialty Panel Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2015;163(6_Supplement):S1-S40. Abstract
Moureau N, Chopra V. Making the Magic: Guiding Vascular Access Selection for Intensive Care - a Summary of Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC). ICU Management & Practice. 2016;16(2). Abstract, Dashboard
Moureau N, Chopra V. Indications for Peripheral, Midline and Central Catheters: Summary of the MAGIC Recommendations. Br J Nurse. 2016;25(8):S15-24. Abstract
Kalloo S. Nephrologists Versus Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: Are the PICCs Winning? Clinical Journal of American Society of Nephrology. 2016. Abstract
Herc E, Patel P, Washer L, Conlon A, Flanders S, Chopra V. A Model to Predict Central-Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Among Patients with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: The MPC Score. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. 2017;online:1-12. Abstract
Micic D, Semrad S, and Chopra V. Choosing the Right Central Venous Catheter for Parenteral Nutrition. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2018;online. Abstract
Paje D, Rogers MA, Conlon A, Flanders SA, Bernstein SJ, Chopra V. Use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2019. Abstract
Pittiruti M, Pinelli F, Annetta M, Bertoglio S, Biasucci D, Biffi R, Biondi S, Brescia F, Buononato M, Capozzoli G, Cotogni P, Deganello E, Dolcetti L, Elisei D, Elli S, Giustivi D, Lacobone E, LaGreca A, Lamperti M, Giada Maspero, Scoppettuolo G, Vailati D, Vezzali D. Considerations on the use of vascular access devices in patients with COVID-19 (and some practical recommendations). 2020. Abstract
Rabelo-Silva ER, Lourenço SA, Maestri RN, et al. PICC-Brazil Research Group. Patterns, appropriateness and outcomes of peripherally inserted central catheter use in Brazil: a multicentre study of 12 725 catheters. BMJ Qual Saf. 2022 Jan 27: doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2021-013869. Epub ahead of print. Abstract
Literature on Reducing PICC Gauge
Evans SR, Sharp J, Linford L, Lloyd J, Woller S, Stevers S, Elliott G, Tripp JS, Jones S, Weaver L. Reduction of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter- Associated DVT. CHEST. 2013;143 (3):627-633. Abstract
Literature on Reducing PICC Lumens
Ratz D, Hofer T, Flanders SA, Saint S, Chopra V. Limiting the Number of Lumens in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Cost: A Simulation Study. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. 2016; 37 (7): 811-817. Abstract
O'Brien J, Paquet F, Lindsay R, Velenti D. Insertion of PICCs with Minimum Number of Lumens Reduces Complications and Costs. Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2013; 10 (11): 864-868. Abstract
Literature on Reducing Catheter Occlusions
Hitchcock J. Preventing Intraluminal Occlusion in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters. Br J Nurs. 2016 Oct 27;25(19):S12-S18. Abstract
Midlines
DeVries M, Lee J, Hoffman L. Infection free midline catheter implementation at a community hospital (2 years). American Journal of Infection Control. 2019;47(9):1118-1121. Abstract
Caparas J, Hung H. Vancomycin Administration Through a Novel Midline Catheter: Summary of a 5-Year, 1086-Patient Experience in an Urban Community Hospital. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access. 2017;22 (1):38-41. Abstract
Adams D, Little A, Vinsant C, et al. The Midline Catheter: A Clinical Review. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016 (In Press). Abstract
Sharp R, Esterman A, McCutcheon H, Hearse N, Cummings M. The safety and efficacy of midlines compared to peripherally inserted central catheters for adult cystic fibrosis patients: A retrospective, observational study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2014; 51(5)694-702. Abstract