Association between Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter Insertion Site and Complication Rates in Preterm Infants

作者：Bashir Rani A; Swarnam Kamala; Vayalthrikkovil Sakeer; Yee Wendy; Soraisham Amuchou S^*

来源：American Journal of Perinatology, 2016, 33(10): 945-950.

DOI：10.1055/s-0036-1582127

• infection
• infiltration
• neonate
• peripherally inserted central catheter
• preterm

Objective To examine whether there is an association between peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) insertion site and complication rates among preterm infants.
Design We performed a retrospective analysis of the first PICCs placed in preterm infants in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit between January 2006 and December 2010. The PICC-related complications resulting in catheter removal were compared based on site of insertion.
Results Of the 827 PICCs, 593 (72%) were inserted in upper extremity. Lower extremity PICC group infants had higher illness severity (SNAP-II) score and more likely to be inserted later as compared with the upper extremity group. There was no significant difference in the total PICC-related complications between upper and lower extremity PICCs (31.3 vs. 26%; p > 0.05). Logistic regression analysis after adjusting for gestational age, day of line insertion, and SNAP-II score revealed that upper extremity PICCs were associated with increased risk of line infiltration (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.41; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.36-4.29) but not the total PICC complication (aOR, 1.29; 95% CI, 0.91-1.83).
Conclusion There is no difference in total PICC-related complication between upper and lower extremity PICCs; however, the PICC-related mechanical complications vary depending on the site of insertion in preterm infants.

• 出版日期2016-8