Abstract

The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) provides a safe,painless,and durable intravenous pathway for the treatment of cancer patients.However,risk of intravascular catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) exists during the catheter indwelling period.In this review,the definition,diagnostic criteria,characteristic of pathogens,and risk factors of CRBSI in tumor departments are analyzed and some effective prevention and nursing strategies are postulated. Key words: Cancer department; Peripherally inserted central catheter; Catheter related bloodstream infections; Prevention and nursing

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