Study on the Incidence of Early Deep Vein Thrombosis After Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion

Prospective Study on the Incidence of Early Deep Vein Thrombosis After Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most important complications after Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion. This study goals are to understand when and why DVT develops.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most important complications after Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) insertion. This study goals are to understand when and why DVT develops. Patients will be studied with ultrasound for 4 weeks after PICC insertion, one visit a week. The final outcome of PICCs will be collected.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter insertion

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pre-existing Deep Vein Thrombosis