Long-term IV access in the ICU
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a type of IV line called a PICC that is placed in a vein in the arm and can stay in for a week or more. It may help people in the ICU who need long-term medications, nutrition, or IV antibiotics.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You need an IV line that stays in for at least 5 to 7 days.
- You do not have an infection or blood clot at the spot where the line would go.
- You are not allergic to the material used in the IV line.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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