Introduction and Background: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are extensively used worldwide. Mechanical, infectious and thrombotic complications are well described with their use and may be associated with prolonged hospitalisation, increased medical costs and mortality. CVCs account for an estimated 90% of all catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) and a host of risk factors for CVC-related infections have been documented. These include, most importantly, the duration of catheterisation. The duration of use of CVCs remains controversial and the length of time such devices can safely be left in place has not been fully and objectively addressed in the critically ill patient. Over the past few years, antimicrobial impregnated catheters have been introduced in an attempt to limit catheter-related infection (CRI) and increase the time that CVCs can safely be left in situ. Recent meta-analyses concluded that antimicrobial-impregnated CVCs appear to be effective in reducing CRI. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective randomised double-blind study performed in the adult multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) over a four year period. The study entailed a comparison of standard triple-lumen versus antimicrobial impregnated CVCs on the rate of CRI. The aim was to determine whether the duration of catheter insertion time could safely be increased from the standard practice of seven days at the CMJAH adult multidisciplinary ICU to 14 days, to assess the influence of the antimicrobial impregnated catheter on the incidence of CRI, and to elucidate the epidemiology and risks of CRI. Results: One hundred and eighteen critically ill patients were included in the study which spanned 34 951.5 catheter hours (3.99 catheter years). Sixty-two patients received a standard triple-lumen catheter and 56, a chlorhexidine-silver sulfadiazine (CSS) impregnated triple-lumen catheter. The mean duration of placement for the full sample of 118 CVCs was 12.3 days (range, 1-14). No statistically significant difference in CRI rates between the two types of catheters could be demonstrated. The most common source of primary CRBSI was skin, followed by hub and infusate. The site of CVC insertion (internal jugular versus subclavian vein) and the use of parenteral nutrition were not noted to be risk factors for catheter infection. There was no clinical evidence of catheter-related thrombosis in either of the study groups. Conclusion: This study was unable to demonstrate that antimicrobial catheters provided any significant benefit over standard catheters, which it is felt, can safely be left in place for up to 14 days with appropriate infection control measures. The most common source of CRI was the skin. The administration of parenteral nutrition and the site of catheter insertion (internal jugular vein versus subclavian vein) were not noted to be risk factors for CRI. There was no clinical evidence of thrombotic complications in either of the study groups. This study offers direction for the use of CVCs in critically ill patients and addresses many of the controversies that exist.

Orientador: Luciane Dias de Oliveira / Coorientador: João Manoel Theotonio dos Santos / Banca: Marcia Carneiro Valera Garakis / Banca: Eros Antonio de Almeida / Resumo: As infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde lideram as causas de morte entre as doenças de notificação obrigatória nos Estados Unidos da América do Norte e são responsáveis por custos elevados, dentre elas, um terço está relacionado às infecções de corrente sanguínea, ocupando a 3a causa de infecções em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) e a 10a causa de morte nos EUA. Portanto, a busca de medidas que possam reduzir estas infecções se faz necessária e, neste contexto, a adição de permanganato de potássio ao curativo feito no local de punção venosa central pode ser uma medida eficaz, uma vez que pouco se estuda acerca da técnica do curativo. Em novembro de 2013, este fármaco passou a ser adicionado aos curativos da punção venosa central, na UTI do Hospital Policlin, mantendo-se todas as recomendações do 2011 Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections do Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), isto é, curativo estéril, limpeza com clorexidina 0,5%, e como medida complementar adicionar uma compressa, por 20 minutos, de permanganato de potássio 1:10.000. Assim, a proposta deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de infecção de corrente sanguínea, antes e após esta intervenção, nos pacientes internados na UTI do Hospital Policlin 9 de Julho - São José dos Campos - SP. Tratou-se de um estudo de coorte, transversal e retrospectivo, com avaliação do banco de dados de 10.573 cateteres/dia de pacientes internados na UTI do H... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Health-care-related infections lead the causes of death among mandatory reporting diseases in the United States and are responsible for high costs, among which onethird is related to bloodstream infections, and is the third leading cause of infection in the United States. Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Therefore, the search for measures that can reduce these infections is necessary and, in this context, the addition of Potassium Permanganate to the dressing done at the central venous puncture site can be an effective measure, since little is studied about the technique of band Aid. In November 2013, this drug was added to the dressings of the central venipuncture in the ICU of the Policlin Hospital, maintaining all the recommendations of the 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I.e., sterile dressing, 0.5% chlorhexidine cleansing, and as a supplementary measure add a pad for 20 min of 1: 10,000 Potassium Permanganate. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of bloodstream infection, before and after this intervention, in patients hospitalized in the ICU of Hospital Policlin 9 de Julho - São José dos Campos - SP. This was a cross-sectional and retrospective cohort study with a database of 10,573 catheters / day of patients hospitalized in the Hospital ICU, divided into two groups, the first consisting of 5,273 catheters / day in the period From 01/06/2011 to 10/31/2013 that were not submitted to the addition of potassium permanganate to the dressing of the central venous catheter, and the second compound for 5,300 catheters / day from 01/11/2013 to 30/08 / 2015, who were submitted to the addition of potassium permanganate to the dressing. The catheters / day of the patients transferred from other units with a diagnosis of infection were excluded from the study; Catheters / day of the patients transferred ...((Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Mestre

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Muitos riscos advêm do uso deste dispositivo, principalmente infecção, sendo denominado infecção de corrente sanguínea associada ao cateter venoso central (ICS/CVC), quando em vigência de sinais locais de infecção, com secreção purulenta ou hiperemia, em pacientes sem diagnóstico concomitante de infecção primária de corrente sanguínea. Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento dos enfermeiros sobre as ações de prevenção para o controle da ICS/CVC. Método: Estudo de campo, transversal, descritivo de abordagem quantitativa, com amostra de 66 enfermeiros considerando uma adesão de 75%, associada a um nível de 95% de confiança. Resultados: dos participantes, 83,3% era do sexo feminino, tendo idade média de 32,4 anos, trabalhando no hospital por média de 6,4 anos e no setor que estão, por 2,8 anos, tendo 16,9 leitos sob sua supervisão, por plantão. Ao questionamento 84,8% respondeu que quem realiza o curativo do CVC são os técnicos de enfermagem, 78,8% informou que o curativo era realizado com filme transparente, 98,5% considera a higienização das mãos obrigatória e 71,2% refere que o acesso em veia femoral está mais associada ao risco de ICS/CVC. Destes 39,4% desconhece a existência de protocolos institucionais, 42,4% refere já ter recebido treinamento sobre ICS/CVC e apenas um enfermeiro demonstrou conhecimento sobre os microrganismos associados ao uso do CVC. Foi observado que enfermeiros treinados, independente do setor que trabalham, tiveram em média 85,7% de acertos em relação aos cuidados durante manipulação do CVC. Conclusão: observou-se uma homogeneidade dos enfermeiros do hospital em estudo quanto ao conhecimento relacionado à ICS/CVC independente do setor em que trabalham. Há uma necessidade de divulgação dos protocolos institucionais e o cumprimento da prática rigorosa das padronizações, sendo a educação continuada uma alternativa para a melhoria dos indicadores. Como produto deste trabalho, devido ao resultado obtido, observou-se a necessidade de treinamentos teóricos com a equipe de enfermagem do hospital, que por sua vez já foram iniciados, e foi criado, baseado nas recomendações mundiais, nacionais e institucionais, um guia de prevenção de ICS/CVC. / The use of intravascular catheters is essential in current medical practice, mainly when it comes to critically ill patients. Many risks arise from the use of this device, especially infection, being named bloodstream infection associated with central venous catheter (ICS/CVC), while in presence of local signs of infection with pus or hyperemia in patients without concomitant diagnosis of infection primary bloodstream. Objective: evaluate the knowledge of the nurses about preventive measures for the control of ICS/CVC. Methods: observational, prospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study using quantitative approach and a sample of 66 nurses considering an adhesion 75%, associated with a 95% level of confidence. Results: of the participants, 83.3% were female, with an average age of 32.4 years, working in the hospital for an average of 6.4 years and on the same function for 2.8 years with 16.9 beds under supervision per shift. While applying questionnaire, 84.8% replied that those making the dressing on CVC are the nursing technicians, 78.8% reported that the dressing was made with transparent film, 98.5% consider hand hygiene compulsory and 71, 2% report that access in the femoral vein is more associated with risk of ICS/CVC. Of these, 39.4% unaware of institutional protocols, 42.4% report ever received training on ICS/CVC and only one nurse demonstrated knowledge of microorganisms associated with the use of CVC. We observed that trained nurses, regardless of the sector they work, had on average 85.7% correct answers with respect to care during manipulation of the CVC. Conclusion: there was a homogeneity of hospital nurses under study regarding the knowledge related to ICS/CVC regardless of the sector in which they work. There is a need for disclosure of institutional protocols for perfomance of the rigorous practice of standardization, being the continuing education an alternative to the improvement of the indicators. As a product of this work, due to the result, there was the need for theoretical training with hospital nursing staff, which in turn have already started, and was created a guide prevention of ICS/CVC based on global, national and institutional recommendations.

Bakgrund: Användningen av central venkateter (CVK) underlättar och bidrar till den moderna sjukvården. I Sverige sätts årligen över 45,000 olika former av CVK. Däremot medför användningen av CVK risker för komplikationer såsom trombos och infektion. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att belysa sjuksköterskans åtgärder samt andra faktorer för att förhindra komplikationer relaterat till central venkateter. Metod: Studien genomfördes som en allmän litteraturstudie med elva resultatartiklar av kvantitativ metod som grund. Resultatartiklarna analyserades och sammanfattades till fyra huvudkategorier. Resultat: Kategorierna som togs fram var: sjuksköterskans kunskap, arbetsmiljöns påverkan, desinfektion i samband med CVK hantering och förebyggande åtgärder av trombos. Utbildning genom utbildningsprogram var en åtgärd som minskade CVKrelaterade blodomloppsinfektioner. Arbetsmiljön förbättrades genom minskad arbetsbelastning bland sjuksköterskor vilket i sin tur ökade följsamhet till riktlinjer. Användning av klorhexidin i samband med hanteringen av CVK var en åtgärd för att minska riskerna för komplikationer. Sjuksköterskan hade en betydande funktion vid risk och nytta överväganden. Konklusion: Åtgärder som kontinuerlig utbildning stärkte patientsäkerheten och komplikationer minimerades. En bättre arbetsmiljö där personal kunde arbeta utifrån ett säkert och strukturerat arbetssätt ökade möjligheten till följsamhet av riktlinjer. / Background: Use of central venous catheters (CVC) facilitates and contributes to modern healthcare. In Sweden, over 45,000 different types of CVCs are inserted annually. However, using CVCs can lead to complications such as thrombosis and infection. Aim: To study was to examine the nurses' actions and other factors to prevent complications related to central venous catheters. Method: The study was conducted as a general literature study with eleven quantitative result articles. The result articles were analyzed and summarized into four main categories. Result: The categories formed were: the nurse´s knowledge, the impact of work environment, disinfection in connection with CVC handling and preventive measures of thrombosis. Education through educational programs was one measure that reduced CVC-related bloodstream infections. The work environment is improved through reduced workload among nurses, which in turn increases adherence to guidelines. Use of chlorhexidine in connection with the management of CVC was a measure to reduce the risks of complications. The nurse had a function in risk and benefit considerations. Conclusion: Measures such as continuous education strengthen patient safety and minimize complications. A better working environment where staff could work from a safe and structured approach increases the possibility of compliance.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-10T10:57:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ANA VITORIA ROSA.pdf: 683707 bytes, checksum: d00aaedc3b15de8284e163af46cf4542 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-06-29 / Central venous catheters are very important devices in critically ill patients care. However, this device can become a threat to the health of patients, as commonly causes bloodstream infections, especially those most vulnerable. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine-impregnated coatings in central venous catheter ostium in reducing the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection. The method used was a systematic review study in a timeframe of eleven years, including the research published in the period from 2004 to 2014, including publications on coatings of central venous catheter ostium in the perspective of the prevention and control of infection, in search of evidences about the effectiveness of using chlorhexidine-impregnated coatings when compared to others coatings in reducing rates of catheter-related bloodstream infection. The search for articles was made through the CINAHL databases, Web of Science, EMBASE, LILACS, MEDLINE and PubMed, using the descriptors and relevant terms to each one. Seventy six publications were identified and eight fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Participants in the studies ranged from 85 to 2302 patients. The use of chlorhexidine-impregnated coating was related to the reduction of the catheterrelated infection rates and catheter-related bloodstream infection rates. The coating with chlorhexidine was well tolerated by participants, however, local reactions such as hyperemia, dermatitis and skin maceration were reported, especially in patients with multiple organ failure, subcutaneous edema or skin integrity impaired, and when remained without dressing change for more than three days. The chlorhexidineimpregnated coating presented advantages and reduction in catheter-related infection rates and in catheter-related bloodstream infection rates when compared to coating without antiseptics, besides representing a best cost-benefit ratio and reduction in mortality rate. / Cateteres venosos centrais são dispositivos de grande relevância no cuidado ao paciente crítico. Entretanto esse artefato poderá se tornar uma ameaça à saúde dos pacientes, já que comumente ocasiona infecções de corrente sanguínea, principalmente naqueles mais vulneráveis. Objetivou-se avaliar a eficácia das coberturas impregnadas com clorexidina em óstio de cateter venoso central na redução da incidência de infecção de corrente sanguínea relacionada a cateter venoso central. Foi realizado um estudo de revisão sistemática, num recorte temporal de onze anos, incluindo as pesquisas publicadas no período de 2004 a 2014, compreendendo as publicações sobre coberturas de óstio de cateter venoso central na perspectiva da prevenção e controle de infecção, em busca de evidências acerca da eficácia do uso da cobertura impregnada com clorexidina quando comparada a outras coberturas na redução das taxas de infecção da corrente sanguínea, relacionada a cateter venoso central. A busca dos artigos se deu por meio das bases de dados CINAHL, Web of Science, EMBASE, LILACS, MEDLINE e PUBMED, utilizando-se os descritores e termos pertinentes a cada uma. Identificouse 76 publicações e foram inclusas oito na revisão, por atenderem aos critérios de elegibilidade. O uso da cobertura impregnada com clorexidina apresentou vantagens e queda nas taxas de infecções quando comparada a outros curativos, estando relacionado a redução das taxas de infecção associada a cateter e das taxas de infecção da corrente sanguínea. A cobertura com clorexidina foi bem tolerada pelos participantes, no entanto, reações locais como hiperemia, dermatites e maceração da pele foram notificadas, principalmente em pacientes com falência múltipla de órgãos, edema subcutâneo e ou com a integridade da pele prejudicada, e quando o curativo permaneceu sem troca por mais de três dias. A cobertura impregnada com clorexidina apresentou vantagens e redução nas taxas de infecção relacionada a cateter e nas taxas de infecção da corrente sanguínea relacionada a cateter quando comparada as coberturas sem antissépticos, além de representar um melhor custo benefício e redução na taxa de mortalidade.

Bakgrund: Vårdrelaterade infektioner är ett stort problem inom dagens sjukvård och en av de vanligaste vårdrelaterade infektionerna inom intensivvården är kateterrelaterade. En central venkateter (CVK) är en kärlaccess som är vanligt förekommande inom intensivvården och handhavandet av dessa utförs till största del av sjuksköterskan. Sjuksköterskans förebyggande arbete är därför viktigt för att minska förekomsten av CVK-relaterade infektioner samt öka patientsäkerheten. Syfte: Syftet med litteraturstudien var att beskriva vilka CVK-relaterade åtgärder utförda av sjuksköterskor hos vuxna patienter inom intensivvård som minskar risken för vårdrelaterade infektioner. Metod: En strukturerad litteraturstudie som sammanställt kvantitativ forskning med en induktiv innehållsanalys. Antal studier som inkluderades i resultatet var 18 stycken. Huvudresultat: Litteraturstudiens huvudresultat baserades på fem teman, samtliga beskrev preventiva omvårdnadsåtgärder. Resultatet inom respektive tema var vikten av mekanisk rengöring med desinfektionsmedel av injektionsportar och trevägskranar, daglig utvärdering av patientens behov av en CVK, en klorhexidinkomponent i förbandet, daglig helkroppsavtvättning med tvättlappar innehållande klorhexidin samt utbildning av personalen kring evidensbaserade riktlinjer. Samtliga dessa områden sågs minska risken och förekomsten av CVK-relaterade infektioner. Slutsats: Det är angeläget att det finns sjukhusövergripande riktlinjer som baseras på den bästa tillgängliga evidensen i syfte att minska CVK-relaterade infektioner inom intensivvården. Dessa bör vara samstämmiga med de nationellt övergripande riktlinjerna. Detta för att skapa en så jämlik och patientsäker vård som möjligt. / Introduction: Healthcare-related infections are a major problem in today's healthcare and one of the most common care related infections in the intensive care unit is catheter related. A central venous catheter (CVC) is a vascular access commonly found in intensive care units, and the maintenance is commonly performed by the nurses. The preventive work is therefore important in reducing the incidence of CVC-related infections and by that increasing the patient safety.   Aim: The aim of the study was to describe what part of maintenance regarding the CVC performed by nurses in adult patients in the intensive care unit that reduces the risk of healthcare-related infections. Method: A structured literature study was conducted and studies with a quantitative design were compiled. The results were analyzed with an inductive content analysis. The number of articles included in the results were 18. Main results: The main results of the study were based on five themes which were preventive measures. The results were mechanical cleaning with disinfectants of needleless connectors and three-way stop cork, daily evaluation of the patients need for a CVC, chlorhexidine dressing, daily chlorhexidine baths and education of staff. These areas were seen to reduce the risk and incidence of CVC-related infections. Conclusion: It is important that there is a consensus of the guidelines regarding the preventions of CVC-related infections both locally and nationally. The guidelines should be based on the best available evidence to reduce CVC-related infections in the intensive care unit. The purpose is to perform equal care and to promote patient safety.

O uso de cateteres venosos centrais (CVC) para fins diagnósticos e terapêuticos está incorporado à prática médica diária. Complicações sérias, com elevada morbidade e mortalidade, como a sepse, estão associadas a este procedimento. O diagnóstico das infecções relacionadas a cateter é fundamentado em sinais clínicos e laboratoriais. Os fatores de risco para infecção devem ser considerados por ocasião da utilização de CVC e estão relacionados ao paciente, ao cateter, ao tipo de solução administrada, ao profissional que manipula o cateter e ao agente etiológico. A identificação destes fatores permite a intervenção precoce sobre os mesmos e o manejo adequado do CVC e das complicações clínicas relacionadas. / The use of central venous catheters (CVC) for diagnosis and treatment is common in the medical practice. This procedure is associated with severe complications that present high morbidity and mortality rates, such as sepsis. The diagnosis of catheter-related infections is based on clinical signs and laboratorial confirmation through semi-quantitative or quantitative culture of the catheter tip. The risk factors for infection should be considered when using CVC. These factors may be related to the patient, to the catheter, to the type of solution administered, to the professional who handles the catheter and to the etiological agent. The identification of these factors will early intervention and ensure adequate management of CVC- related complications.

O uso de cateteres venosos centrais (CVC) para fins diagnósticos e terapêuticos está incorporado à prática médica diária. Complicações sérias, com elevada morbidade e mortalidade, como a sepse, estão associadas a este procedimento. O diagnóstico das infecções relacionadas a cateter é fundamentado em sinais clínicos e laboratoriais. Os fatores de risco para infecção devem ser considerados por ocasião da utilização de CVC e estão relacionados ao paciente, ao cateter, ao tipo de solução administrada, ao profissional que manipula o cateter e ao agente etiológico. A identificação destes fatores permite a intervenção precoce sobre os mesmos e o manejo adequado do CVC e das complicações clínicas relacionadas. / The use of central venous catheters (CVC) for diagnosis and treatment is common in the medical practice. This procedure is associated with severe complications that present high morbidity and mortality rates, such as sepsis. The diagnosis of catheter-related infections is based on clinical signs and laboratorial confirmation through semi-quantitative or quantitative culture of the catheter tip. The risk factors for infection should be considered when using CVC. These factors may be related to the patient, to the catheter, to the type of solution administered, to the professional who handles the catheter and to the etiological agent. The identification of these factors will early intervention and ensure adequate management of CVC- related complications.

O uso de cateteres venosos centrais (CVC) para fins diagnósticos e terapêuticos está incorporado à prática médica diária. Complicações sérias, com elevada morbidade e mortalidade, como a sepse, estão associadas a este procedimento. O diagnóstico das infecções relacionadas a cateter é fundamentado em sinais clínicos e laboratoriais. Os fatores de risco para infecção devem ser considerados por ocasião da utilização de CVC e estão relacionados ao paciente, ao cateter, ao tipo de solução administrada, ao profissional que manipula o cateter e ao agente etiológico. A identificação destes fatores permite a intervenção precoce sobre os mesmos e o manejo adequado do CVC e das complicações clínicas relacionadas. / The use of central venous catheters (CVC) for diagnosis and treatment is common in the medical practice. This procedure is associated with severe complications that present high morbidity and mortality rates, such as sepsis. The diagnosis of catheter-related infections is based on clinical signs and laboratorial confirmation through semi-quantitative or quantitative culture of the catheter tip. The risk factors for infection should be considered when using CVC. These factors may be related to the patient, to the catheter, to the type of solution administered, to the professional who handles the catheter and to the etiological agent. The identification of these factors will early intervention and ensure adequate management of CVC- related complications.

INTRODUÇÃO: As vantagens da utilização do Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (CCIP) no ambiente hospitalar faz com que esse cateter ocupe uma posição de destaque na terapia intravenosa dos pacientes com indicação de administração de drogas com características que danificam a rede venosa periférica. A possibilidade de inserção do cateter a beira do leito por enfermeiros capacitados conferem maior facilidade para a inserção deste dispositivo. Por ser um cateter seguro e de fácil manutenção possibilita ainda a desospitalização precoce dos pacientes em antibioticoterapia e quimioterapia. Este trabalho relata o uso do CCIP nos pacientes do Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia do Hospital das Clinicas da Universidade de São Paulo (IOT-HC-FMUSP) nos últimos 10 anos. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados 1.057 prontuários de pacientes submetidos a inserção do CCIP por enfermeiros qualificados no Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia do Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo entre os anos de 2007 e 2017. Destes, 34 foram excluídos por não apresentar dados completos no prontuário para a análise posterior. Foram incluídos 1023 prontuários no total, onde foram analisados: idade, sexo dos pacientes, veia puncionada, diagnóstico, número de punções, tempo em que o paciente permaneceu com o cateter, motivo da retirada e posicionamento da ponta do CCIP. RESULTADOS: Um total de 1023 CCIPs inseridos durante o período de 10 anos cumpriram os critérios para inclusão neste estudo. Destes, 720 (70,4%) foram considerados adequadamente posicionados. O tempo médio de utilização do cateter foi de 34,3 dias. A veia basílica foi utilizada em 528 (51,6%) pacientes enquanto que a veia cefálica foi utilizada em 392 (38,3%) pacientes. Cento e cinquenta e sete (15,4%) cateteres foram removidos devido a complicações, sendo a oclusão a complicação mais frequentemente reportada, com 58 (5,7%) casos. Nenhum caso de trombose ou infecção relacionada ao cateter foi encontrado. Oitocentos e sessenta e seis (84,6%) pacientes completaram o tratamento. Destes, 791 (77,3%) completaram durante a hospitalização e 75 (7,3%) receberam alta com o dispositivo. A principal indicação do CCIP nos pacientes ortopédicos é a antibioticoterapia. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo sugere que o CCIP é um dispositivo intravenoso seguro e pode ser utilizado para terapia intravenosa de média e longa duração em pacientes ortopédicos hospitalizados ou desospitalizados Benefits and risks of the peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) / INTRODUCTION: The advantages of using a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in hospitalized patients gives this dispositive great importance for the intravenous therapy, especially in patients with the indication of drugs that have a potential to damage peripheral veins. The possibility of inserting this catheter at bedside, procedure that should be realized by trained nurses, gives the use of this device an excellent choice for intravenous therapies. Also, for being a safe an easy maintain dispositive, it gives the patient the option of an early dismissal from the hospital to continue the intravenous therapy at home. This paper describes the uses of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in adult patients that used this device for intravenous therapy, and had complete information in the medical records between 2007 and 2016, at the Orthopedics and Traumatology Institute of the Clinics Hospital of the Medical School of the University of São Paulo. METHODS: This is a retrospective study in which we used 1.057 medical records from patients that receive intravenous therapy through a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). The procedure was carried out by trained nurses from the Orthopedics and Traumatology Institute of the Clinics Hospital of the Medical School of the University of São Paulo between 2007 and 2017. From the 1.057 medical records studied, 34 were excluded due to the lack of information or incomplete data at the time of the analyses. There were 1.023 medical files with complete information included in the study. We obtained the following information: age, gender, place of insertion, punctured vein, number of punctures, diagnosis, duration of the catheterization, complications of the catheter and positioning. RESULTS: A total of 1023 PICCs inserted during a 10 year period met eligibility criteria for this study. Of these, 720 (70.4%) were considered successfully positioned. Mean duration of catheterization was 34.3 days. The basilic vein was used in 528 (51.6%) patients, while the cephalic vein was used in 392 (38.3%) patients. One hundred and fifty seven (15.4%) catheters were removed due to complications. Of the complications, occlusion was reported in 58 (5.7%) patients. Incidence of catheter related thrombosis or infection was not found. Eight hundred and sixty six (84.6%) patients completed the treatment. Of these, 791 (77.3%) completed it during hospitalization and 75 (7.3%) were discharged with the catheter. PICCs in orthopedic patients are mainly used for antibiotic treatment. CONCLUSION: Our study suggests that PICC is a safe intravenous device that can be successfully utilized for medium and long lasting intravenous therapy in hospitalized and non-hospitalized orthopedic patients