Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Thrombosis After Placement via Electrocardiography vs Traditional Methods

Peripherally inserted central catheter tip placement at the cavoatrial junction is associated with reduced catheter-related deep vein thrombosis. Electrocardiographic tip confirmation purportedly improves accuracy of tip placement, but whether this approach can reduce deep vein thrombosis is unknown.

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