The Risk Assessment Scale for Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Related Thrombosis in Cancer Patients

The Risk Assessment Scale for Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter (PICC) Related Thrombosis in Cancer Patients :A Prospective Study

The aim of this study is to compare the accuracy and clinical predictive value of the Michigan Risk Score, Caprini Risk Assessment Model , and Maneval Scale （Chinese version）in predicting PICC-related thrombosis.

The aim of this study is to compare the accuracy and clinical predictive value of the Michigan Risk Score, Caprini Risk Assessment Model , and Maneval Scale（Chinese version） in predicting PICC-related thrombosis.

Patients who will receive PICC placement will be evaluated by using the Michigan Risk Score, Caprini Risk Assessment Model , and Maneval Scale the day during PICC placement, 24-48h after PICC placement and every time patients receive PICC maintenance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cancer patients
• Older than 18 years
• Being able to complete the questionnaire independently
• Patients who need PICC for treatment
• Being able to perform catheter maintenance in the hospital of admission until catheter removal
• Patients who agree to participate and sign the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who were or suspected to be allergic to the ingredients contained in PICC
• PICC placed in the lower extremity