The journal of vascular access
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The effect of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) valve technology on catheter occlusion rates--the 'ELeCTRiC' study.
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are increasingly being used to provide short to medium-term central venous access. The current study was designed to test the hypothesis that PICC valve technology does not influence PICC occlusion rates. ⋯ Valved PICCs do not appear to influence PICC occlusion rates.