Association of Infectious Disease Physician Approval of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter With Appropriateness and Complications

Abstract

This cohort study suggests that, when PICCs were placed for intravenous antimicrobial therapy, infectious disease physician approval of PICC insertion was associated with more appropriate device use and fewer complications. Policies aimed at ensuring infectious disease physician approval prior to PICC placement for antimicrobials may improve patient safety.