Comparing Incidence of Thrombosis in PICC and Midlines and Evaluating the Role of Anticoagulation, Site of Insertion, and Risk Factors

Highlights New practice models are in demand for prevention and reduction in rates of catheter thrombosis that can be devastating to the health care system and patients Risk factors for catheter thrombosis were analyzed retrospectively for their impact Site of insertion and overall use of anticoagulation at the time of catheter placement did not show any significant impact on incidence of thrombosis Several variables (i.e., triple lumen, critically ill) were used to create a clinical prediction score model