A Study to Investigate the Possible Causes of Secondary Effects During Use of Peripheral Midline Type Catheter in Patients Hospitalized in Different Care Settings

Safety and Efficiency oh the Use of Midline Peripheral Venous Catheter (MIDES)

Although the use of peripheral venous catheters (CVP) with brachial insertion with echo-guide (Midline) has increased significantly over the last 5-10 years, there are no sensitive data concerning complications in the literature during their use, particularly as regards incidence of thrombotic complication.The prospective observational study will enroll all the patients admitted to Home Health Hospitalization service, Geriatric Department and Intermediate Care service, to whom a Midline-type CVP will be placed for infusional therapy and who will give their consent to participate.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects admitted to wards adhering to the study (Home Health Hospitalization service, Geriatric Department and Intermediate Care service)
• Subjects submitted to Midline type venous catheter insertion

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
• Be hospitalized for less than a week