Comparison of clinical effectiveness of peripherally inserted central catheters and peripheral intravenous catheters in tumour chemotherapy

VernacularTitle:外周中心静脉导管与周围静脉留置针在肿瘤化疗中应用的效果比较
Author: Yanhong LAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Peripherally inserted central catheters; Peripheral intravenous catheters; Chemotherapy
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(1):54-55
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical effectiveness of peripherally inserted central catheters(PICC) and peripheral intravenous catheters(PIV) in tumor chemotherapy. Methods A total of 180 patients with intravenous chemotherapy were randomly divided into two groups. 108 patients in the PICC group, 72 patients in the PIV group. The holding time and complications were observed and compared. Results The rate of complication in the PICC group were much lower than the PIV group, however was much longer than the PIV group in holding time. But there was no statistical difference in the positive culture rate of bacteria of two groups. Conclusions It is very safe to use PICC which can reduce the rate of complication of catheters and venipuncture times and is worthy of spreading in practice.