Evaluation of the Occurrence of Acute Complications Caused by a Central Venous Catheter Placement

Evaluation of the Occurrence of Acute Complications Caused by a Central Venous Catheter Placement: Observational, Prospective, Monocentric Study

It is an observational, prospective, monocentric study. The purpose of the study is to assess the acute complications rate caused by a central venous catheter placement.

All the patients who require a central venous placement could be enrolled in the study.

The study will not change the usual practice. The placement will be on day 1 and patients will be contacted by phone on day 7 to identify potential complications and to assess pain.

Anaesthesia staff will keep patients under surveillance to control the absence of late complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >= 18.
• Patient who requires the placement of a central venous catheter (a portacath (PAC), a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) or a tunnelled catheter).
• Patient able to understand, read and write French.
• Mandatory affiliation with a health insurance system.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Active infection at placement of the central venous catheter.
• Patient who can't be contacted by phone.
• Patient who is likely to have a femoral venous catheter placement.