Table 4 PICC line removals
From: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in patients with cystic fibrosis
Reason for removal (n = 9) | No. (%) |
|---|---|
Infection | 2 (22.2) |
Pain | 2 (22.2) |
No return flow | 1 (11.1) |
Occlusion of the catheter | 1 (11.1) |
Dislocation | 1 (11.1) |
Line breakage | 1 (11.1) |
Patient asked for removal | 1 (11.1) |