“…Tunneled CVCs have lower infection rates than nontunneled CVCs (5). If infection occurs, the management costs range from USD$70.60 to USD$198, 993.63 (6). In one study, management of catheter related blood stream infections have exceeded $19,000 CDN per incident (7).…”
This study has demonstrated the costs associated with PICCs. This information may be helpful for healthcare providers to understand PICC related cost in children and resource implications.
“…Tunneled CVCs have lower infection rates than nontunneled CVCs (5). If infection occurs, the management costs range from USD$70.60 to USD$198, 993.63 (6). In one study, management of catheter related blood stream infections have exceeded $19,000 CDN per incident (7).…”
This study has demonstrated the costs associated with PICCs. This information may be helpful for healthcare providers to understand PICC related cost in children and resource implications.
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