Risk of venous thromboembolism in hospit
Risk of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients with peripherally inserted central catheters
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Bob L. Lobo; Georgeta Vaidean; Joyce Broyles; Anne B. Reaves; Ronald I. Shorr
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Article
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2009
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract ## BACKGROUND: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are increasingly used in hospitalized patients. The benefit can be offset by complications such as upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). ## METHODS: Retrospective study of patients who received a PICC while hospita