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Incidence of PICC-associated complications in ELBW/VLBW infants (n = 519).
| Complications | Number | Incidence (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Phlebitis | 40 | 7.71 |
| Malposition | 19 | 3.66 |
| Leakage | 7 | 1.35 |
| Pleural effusion | 6 | 1.15 |
| CLABSI | 3 | 0.58, 0.25/1,000 d |
| Accidental removal | 2 | 0.38 |
| Thrombosis | 0 | 0.00 |
| Total | 72 | 12.13 |
PICC, peripherally inserted central venous catheter; ELBW/VLBW, extremely low birthweight/very low birthweight; CLABSI, central-line associated-bloodstream infection.
