Central Venous Access Device-Associated Skin Complications in Adults with Cancer: A Prospective Observational Study.

Objectives: To identify the prevalence and type of central venous access device-associated skin complications for adult cancer patients, describe central venous access device management practices, and identify clinical and demographic characteristics associated with risk of central venous access device-associated skin complications.

Methods: A prospective cohort study of 369 patients (626 central venous access devices; 7,682 catheter days) was undertaken between March 2017 and March 2018 across two cancer care in-patient units in a large teaching hospital.

Results: Twenty-seven percent (n = 168) of participants had a central venous access device-associated skin complication.