Outcomes associated with peripherally inserted central catheters in hospitalised children: a retrospective 7-year single-centre experience.

Objectives: The use of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are an integral part of caring for hospitalised children. We sought to estimate the incidence of and identify the risk factors for complications associated with PICCs in an advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNP)-driven programme.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.