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Implementation of a peripherally inserted central catheter service by pediatric anesthesiologists and anesthesia assistants

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: By Mathew B Kiberd, Jeanette L Comeau & 3 more. An AA-led PICC service at IWK Health demonstrated high first-attempt success and comparable complication rates to nurse-practitioner insertions, highlighting feasibility and clinical value of an alternative pediatric vascular access model.

Source: Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy

DOI: 10.29390/001c.154938

Authors: Mathew B Kiberd, Jeanette L Comeau, Sami Jreige, Marissa MacInnis, Tristan Dumbarton

Institution: Dalhousie University

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7123357195