Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Prospective Study of Complications and Parental/Child Satisfaction

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12610000253000

Enrollment

200

Registered

2010-03-24

Start date

2012-03-06

Completion date

2013-06-04

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The objectives of this trial were to observe the following in order to investigate ways to improve care: To determine current complication rates for PICC & CVL lines inserted by anaesthetic department at PMH To determine rationale behind insertion. Identifying impact of previous line history on potential failure rates Identifying parent and patient satisfaction with lines since standardisation of strapping and care of lines.

Interventions

Insertion of a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), study duration 12 months. Duration of procedure 15-120 min.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

0 to 16 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) in theatre or paediatric intensive care unit (PICU)

Exclusion criteria

None

Outcome results