Risk analysis of larger gauge line insertion relating to Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters compared to smaller gauged lines

A comparison of thrombus rates of tapered versus non tapered peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in adult patients 18yrs or older able to receive a PICC for intravenous therapy: A review of the thrombus rates in patient groups receiving tapered component versus non tapered component of PICC will be compared.

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12612000573853

Enrollment

100

Registered

2012-05-28

Start date

2012-08-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

To review the effects of utilising reverse taper Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs), specifically in relation to thrombus formation in deep upper limb vessels.

Interventions

This is a study review ulilitsing a PICC line with tapper that is larger proximally. Usually the line is inserted and it is decided by the inserter whether to use the larger proximal part of the line or not. This study is going to compare pateints that have had the larger part of the line inserted into the vessels with patients who have not had the tapper inserted. Both patient groups are going to be followed up 7 days post insertion with ultrasound. This study is a pilot comparative study.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

All randomised controlled trials, and systematic reviews focussing on reverse taper lines and associated thrombus compared to non tapered devices. All other research designs in the absence of Randomised control trials. The review will include trials with an adult population receiving both tapered and non tapered devices as a comparator.

Exclusion criteria

Third-party consented patients patient who have a diagnosis of thrombus patients who refuse patients with lymph clearance Patient with lymphodema Patents with AV fistulas

Outcome results