Study on the application of peripheral inserted central catheters for patients with chemotherapy

Objective To compare the clinical application of peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC) and under collarbone central venous catheter (CVC) for patients with malignant tumor. Methods 36 patients who were punctured PICC were selected as PICC (A) group. 32 patients who were punctured under collarbone CVC were CVC (B) group. The successful rate of tuber insertion, operation time, retain time and side - reaction for the two group were recorded and evaluated. Results The success rate of insertion of group A was 91.67%, and group B was 78. 13%. The mean time of puncture of group A was ( 11.89 + 1.06) min, group B was (22. 46 + 2. 83 )min. The retain time of group A was ( 65.90 + 5.92) d, group B was ( 39. 31 + 3. 33 ) d only. Moreover the incidence of side reaction of group A was 8. 33%, and group B was 18.75%. There were significant differences between the two groups. Conclusions PICC is superior in successful rate, time and manpower saving, lower complication and retain time. And more secure and convenient for the patients with malignant tumor needed for long time transfusion. It is worth for extending in clinical application. Key words: Peripheral inserted central catheters; Under collarbone central venous catheter; Nursing; Chemotherapy