Patterns and Predictors of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Occlusion: The 3P-O Study.
Recommended Citation
Smith SN, Moureau N, Vaughn VM, Boldenow T, Kaatz S, Grant PJ, Bernstein SJ, Flanders SA, and Chopra V. Patterns and predictors of peripherally inserted central catheter occlusion: The 3p-o study J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017; 28(5):749-756
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2017
Publication Title
Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
Abstract
PURPOSE:
To evaluate patterns and predictors of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related occlusion.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Data from a multihospital study were used to examine factors associated with PICC occlusion. Occlusion was defined if documented in the medical record or when tissue plasminogen activator was administered for occlusion-related concerns. Mixed-effects logistic regression was used to predict occlusion, controlling for patient-, provider-, device-, and hospital-level characteristics.
RESULTS:
A total of 14,278 PICCs placed in 13,408 patients were included. Of these, occlusion developed in 1,716 PICCs (12%) in 1,684 patients. The most common indications for PICC insertion were intravenous antibiotic therapy (32.7%), difficult intravenous access (21.5%), and central access (13.7%). PICCs placed in the right arm had decreased odds of occlusion compared with those in the left arm (odds ratio [OR] = 0.82; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.72-0.94). Verification of catheter tip position following insertion was associated with reduction in occlusion (OR = 0.75; 95% CI = 0.61-0.92). Although normal saline solution or heparin flushes did not reduce occlusion, PICCs flushed with normal saline solution and "locked" with heparin were less likely to become occluded (OR = 0.54; 95% CI = 0.33-0.88). Compared with single-lumen devices, double- and triple-lumen PICCs were associated with greater incidences of occlusion (double, OR = 3.07; 95% CI = 2.56-3.67; triple, OR = 3.72; 95% CI = 2.92-4.74). Catheter tip malposition was also associated with occlusion (OR = 1.46; 95% CI = 1.14-1.87).
CONCLUSIONS:
Several patient, provider, and device characteristics appear associated with PICC occlusion. Interventions targeting these factors may prove valuable in reducing this complication.
Medical Subject Headings
Aged; Biomarkers; Catheterization, Central Venous; Catheterization, Peripheral; Comorbidity; Female; Graft Occlusion, Vascular; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Risk Factors
PubMed ID
28292637
Volume
28
Issue
5
First Page
749
Last Page
756
