Severe cutaneous necrotizing vasculitis with postinfectious glomerulonephritis secondary to peripherally inserted central catheter bloodstream infection. Issue 1 (January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Londrino, Francesco; Granata, Antonio; Boiceff, Slave; Guadagni, Massimo; Dominijanni, Sara; Tatangelo, Paola; Palumbo, Roberto
• Is Part Of: Journal of vascular access. Volume 23:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 174
• Page End: 175
• Publication Date: 2022-01
• Subjects: PICCs -- postinfectious glomerulonephritis -- central catheter bloodstream infection -- cutaneous necrotizing vasculitis -- Staphylococcus Aureus infection; Arterial catheterization -- Periodicals; Intravenous catheterization -- Periodicals; 612.13
• DOI: 10.1177/1129729820970787
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1129-7298

Abstract

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are widely used for hospitalized patients particularly in the oncological and hematological field. PICCs are a safe alternative to central venous catheters, mainly for medium- and long-term therapy