The aim of this thesis is to describe the users visiting the syringe exchange clinic in Malmö with respect to what characterises the group, how they utilize the services of the clinic and how their patterns of participation relate to risk behaviour, physical and mental health and social development. The heterogeneity of the group has been captured by the use of Stimsons dimensions “integration in majority society” and “involvement in sub-culture”, yielding four different groups of syringe exchangers: “stables”, “loners”, “two-worlders” and “junkies”. The study rests on two sources of data: a register from the clinic including all syringe exchangers that have visited the clinic between 1989 and 2003, altogether 3660 individuals, and an interview of visitors at the clinic during 1995, including 496 persons. The results show that syringe exchangers, compared to other persons with severe addiction in Malmö, to a larger extent use amphetamine as their drug-of-choice, are older and inject more irregularly. The population visiting the clinic is heterogeneous with respect to integration in society and involvement in sub-cultures. The group classified as junkies do, as expected, display the highest inclination to share syringes and needles with other and hence have the most advanced risk behaviours. As to utilization of the programme, the results show that the longer the syringe exchangers stay in the programme, the more frequent they visit it. Also with respect to utilization-patterns, we find substantial variations within the studied group. Five categories are discernible: drop-in visitors with only one or two visits, sporadic visitors who in spite of contacts over a number of years never really establish a regular contact, intermittent visitors who have had contact over several years but display a very irregular visiting pattern, regular visitors who relatively fast establish a consistent contact with visits between uniform time intervals and frequent visitors who tend to stay longer than others and visit the clinic more often. Another aspect of utilization is to what extent the distribution of needles and syringes cover the needs of the visitors. With a strict definition of need, only a minority manages to cover their needs, but if we accept a more extensive individual re-use, around 90 percent of the average need is covered. Data also reveals that a very high proportion of the users on at least one occasion have visited the programme without syringe exchange taking place or any complementary service delivered. Basically these visits seem to be of a more social nature, reinforcing the contacts between the staff and the visitors. Data do not give any clear support for the basic assumption that syringe exchange reduce the incidence of HIV or hepatitis. Recent sharing of utensils or low coverage of syringe need through the programme do not predict a higher infection risk. Instead we find that the social contacts with the staff (without syringe exchange) function as a predictor of lower incidence. This indicates that the mechanisms may be more complex than just related to the provision of clean needles and syringes. The result shows that integration increase over time while sub-cultural involvement decreases. However, the patterns for different groups are very diverse and we find no evidence that more frequent contacts as such are related to increased integration. There is however, some evidence that social visits are positively related to increased integration. No support could be found for the assumption that the programme increases the number of severe addicts.

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Introduction : Chez les nouveau-nés prématurés, l’hyper-alimentation intraveineuse (HAIV) contribue à leur survie, mais elle est aussi une source importante de molécules oxydantes. L’absence d’une protection adéquate contre la lumière ambiante génère in vitro, via la photo-excitation de la riboflavine, du H2O2, des peroxydes organiques et un dérivé peroxydé de la vitamine C, l’ascorbylperoxyde (AscOOH). Plusieurs données du laboratoire associent l’infusion d’HAIV à des désordres lipidiques dans notre modèle animal. L’hypothèse est donc que l’AscOOH a un pouvoir oxydant et est responsable de certains des effets biologiques observés. Mes objectifs sont les suivants : 1) développer une méthode de dosage de l’AscOOH; 2) démontrer, à l’aide du modèle animal bien établi au laboratoire, des relations entre la concentration tissulaire de cette molécule et des paramètres métaboliques et l’état redox au foie et dans la circulation; et 3) confirmer l’effet physiologique de l’AscOOH dans un modèle cellulaire. Méthode : Différents étalons internes potentiels ont été testés pour le dosage de l’AscOOH par spectrométrie de masse après séparation sur HPLC (LC-MS). Les phases mobiles et conditions chromatographiques ont été optimisées. Pour l’objectif 2, des cobayes de 3 jours de vie (n=11) ont reçu par voie intraveineuse une dose d’AscOOH (entre 0 et 3,3mM). Les animaux ont été sacrifiés au 4e jour de traitement pour le prélèvement de tissus. Les concentrations tissulaires d’AscOOH ont été déterminées au LC-MS. La triglycéridémie et la cholestérolémie ont été mesurées à l’aide d’un kit commercial par spectrophotométrie. Le glutathion oxydé et réduit ont été mesurés par électrophorèse capillaire. Les relations linéaires obtenues sont exprimées par le ratio des carrés (r2), et traitées par ANOVA. Résultats : La validation du dosage de l’AscOOH par LC-MS a été réalisée. Chez les animaux, la concentration urinaire d’AscOOH par créatinine corrèle positivement avec la dose reçue, négativement avec la lipidémie, et négativement avec le redox sanguin et érythrocytaire, indiquant un milieu moins oxydé. Conclusion : La concentration urinaire d’AscOOH peut donc être un reflet de l’oxydation de l’HAIV en clinique. Nos données chez l’animal suggèrent une interaction de l’AscOOH avec le métabolisme hépatique produisant une chute de la concentration plasmatique de cholestérol et de triglycérides. Le modèle cellulaire n’a pas permis d’élucider le mécanisme moléculaire de l’action de l’AscOOH sur le métabolisme. / Introduction: Intravenous hyperalimentation (IVHA) often contributes to the survival of preterm newborns, but it is also an important source of oxidizing molecules. The lack of adequate protection from ambient light generates, in vitro, through the photo-excitation of riboflavin, H2O2, organic peroxides and a peroxidated derivative of vitamin C: ascorbylperoxide (AscOOH). Certain data from our laboratory linked the infusion of IVHA to lipid disorders in our animal model. The hypothesis is that AscOOH is an oxidant that is responsible for some of the biological effects observed. My objectives are: 1) to develop a method for quantitation of AscOOH, 2) to demonstrate, using the guinea pig model used by our laboratory, relations between the tissue concentration of this molecule and metabolic and redox parameters in the liver and plasma, and 3) to confirm the physiological effect of AscOOH in a cell culture model. Method: Different promising internal standards were tested for AscOOH quantitation by mass spectrometry after HPLC separation (LC-MS). Mobile phases and chromatography conditions have been optimized. For objective #2, 3 days old guinea pig pups (n = 11) received an intravenous dose of AscOOH (between 0 and 3.3mM). Animals were sacrificed on the 4th day of treatment for tissue gathering. Tissues AscOOH concentrations were determined by LC-MS. The triglyceride and cholesterol levels were measured by spectrophotometry using a commercial kit. The oxidized and reduced glutathione were measured by capillary electrophoresis. The linear relations obtained are expressed by the square of the correlation coefficient (r2), and processed by ANOVA. Results: The validation of the LC-MS method for AscOOH quantification has been achieved. In animals, the concentration of urinary AscOOH by creatinine correlates positively with the dose received, negatively with blood lipids, and negatively with blood and erythrocyte redox, indicating a less oxidized environment. Conclusion: The urinary AscOOH concentration may be a good indicator of the oxidation state of clinical IVHA. Our data in animals suggest an interaction between AscOOH and liver metabolism producing a drop in plasma concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides. The cell model was not able to clarify the molecular mechanism of AscOOH action on metabolism.

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A quantitative research design for a descriptive and contextual study to determine the critical care nurses knowledge and data preferences regarding the central venous and pulmonary artery catheters management and decision making after coronary arte.y bypass graft operations and the utmzation period of the pulmonary artery catheter after coronary artery bypass graft operations. The data was collected through a questionnaire completed by critical care nurses and retrospective analysis of patient records through a structured checklist. Data analysis indicated the following: critical care nurses have a knowledge deficit in the management of the central venous and pulmonary artery catheters and felt more competent and confident in the central venous measurements. The utilization period of the pulmonary artery catheter was 48% compared to the 100% of the central venous catheter. / Advanced Nursing Science / M.A. (Advanced Nursing Science)

Submitted by Anderson Silva (avargas@icict.fiocruz.br) on 2012-09-27T17:08:04Z No. of bitstreams: 1 debora_h_g_paula_ipec_pesquisaclinicadi_0007_2010.pdf: 1005728 bytes, checksum: b98fa20a9a16f91bb1e9a163dcd87107 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-09-27T17:08:04Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 debora_h_g_paula_ipec_pesquisaclinicadi_0007_2010.pdf: 1005728 bytes, checksum: b98fa20a9a16f91bb1e9a163dcd87107 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010 / Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil / Eventos Adversos (EAs) são complicações indesejadas que podem decorrer durante os cuidados prestados ao paciente, não atribuídas à evolução natural da doença de base, podendo resultar em seqüela, prolongando a permanência no hospital ou mesmo levar ao óbito. A utilização do acesso intravenoso no tratamento medicamentoso da endocardite infecciosa (EI) pode trazer EAs ao paciente, com riscos de desfechos desfavoráveis. O objetivo deste estudo é identificar os EAs infecciosos e não infecciosos relacionados à utilização do acesso intravenoso no tratamento da EI no Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia (INC) nos anos de 2009 e 2010. Trata-se de estudo observacional, analítico, e prospectivo, a partir do diagnóstico possível e definitivo para EI, pelos critérios de Duke modificados, através do preenchimento de instrumentos de coleta de dados adaptados de outros estudos primários [International Collaboration on Endocarditis (ICE) e de um estudo piloto de terapia intravenosa (INC)] dos acessos intravenosos [periférico, profundo, hemodiálise, e catéter central de inserção periférica (PICC)]. Foram incluídos 37 episódios de EI, que ocorreram em 35 pacientes. A idade média foi 44,32 ± 15,32 anos; sendo 22 (63%) pacientes do sexo masculino e 13 (37%) do sexo feminino. A amostra estudada totalizou 253 acessos intravenosos sendo 148 acessos periféricos, 85 acessos intravenosos (21 de hemodiálise) profundos de curta permanência não tunelizado (CVP), e 20 cateteres centrais de inserção periférica (PICC). “Hiperemia” e “infiltração” foram os eventos mais frequentes nos acessos periféricos; “febre” foi o evento mais frequente nos acessos profundos; “obstrução” e “exteriorização” mais frequente no PICC. A análise estatística relacionando os EAs com cada tipo de acesso intravenoso mostrou significância estatística para febre (p<0,005), bacteremia (p<0,05), saída acidental e exteriorização (p<0,001), e obstrução (p<0,001). Com relação ao tempo de permanência dos cateteres, o número de cateteres-dia foi 360 para periféricos, 1156 para CVP e 420 para PICC. A construção de curvas de Kaplan Meyer para CVP e PICC mostrou diferença estatística para obstrução (p<0,001) e manuseio (saída acidental, mais exteriorização mais obstrução, p<0,001), sendo estes eventos mais comuns na PICC. Houve mais bacteremias no CVP, mas sem diferença estatística (p=0,23). Observa-se que os eventos descritos decorrem do manuseio inadequado e de possíveis falhas nas técnicas assépticas. Deste modo, é necessário implementação mais rigorosa de medidas efetivas de controle de infecções relacionadas a acessos e ações educativas para evitar complicações mecânicas. / Adverse events (AEs) are undesirable complications that may occur during patient care that cannot be attributed to the natural history of the underlying disease. They may result in incapacity, lengthening of hospital stay or even death. The use of intravenous access in the medical treatment of infective Endocarditis (IE) may result in AE to the patient, with unfavorable outcomes. The goal of the present study was to identify the infectious and non-infectious AEs related to the use of intravenous access sites for IE treatment at national Institute of Cardiology (INC) in the years from 2009 to 2010. This is an observational, analytic and prospective study based on cases of IE diagnosed as possible or definite by the modified Duke criteria. A case report form was created for data collection on intravenous lines (peripheral, central vascular, haemodyalisis and peripherally inserted central catheter/ PICC), based on data collection forms from other primary studies[International Collaboration on Endocarditis (ICE), and a pilot study on intravenous therapy (INC)].Thirty-seven episodes of IE in 35 patients were studied. Patients’ mean age was 44.32 ± 15.2 years; 22 patients (63%) were male, and 13 (37%) female. A total of 253 vascular catheters were studied, 148 were peripheral catheters, 85 were short term, non tunneled central venous catheters (21 of which were for haemodyalisis) and 20 were PICC. “Erythema” and “infiltration” were the most frequently observed AEs in the peripheral catheters, while “fever” was the most frequent AEs for CVPs, and “obstruction”, and “externalization” were more frequent in PICCs. Statistical analysis relating AEs with venous catheters type showed significance for fever (p<0.005), bacteraemia (p<0.05), accidental extrusion and externalization (p<0.001), and obstruction (p<0.001). As to the time catheters remained, the number of catheter-days was 360 for peripheral catheters, 1,156 for CVP and 420 for PICC. Kaplan Meyer curves for CVP and PICC showed statistical difference for obstruction (p<0.001) and “manipulation” (accidental extrusion, externalization, and obstruction, p<0.001), and these events were more common in PICC. More bacteraemia occurred in CVP, but this was of no statistical significance (p=0.23). The described adverse events resulted from inadequate handling and breakdown in aseptic techniques. Therefore, it is important that stricter implementation of infection control measures to prevent catheter related infections and educational measures to minimize mechanical complications are implemented.

O Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (PICC) constitui-se de dispositivo intravenoso, instalado através de uma veia periférica, que avança até a veia cava adquirindo características de cateter central. Neste sentido, o presente estudo teve como objetivo geral: identificar as condições de viabilidade para a definição de padrões e protocolos que possibilitem a utilização do PICC em pacientes adultos e pediátricos. E como objetivos específicos: analisar o desempenho da primeira e terceira geração de PICC em pacientes da oncohematologia comparando com a literatura internacional; detectar pontos sensíveis no contexto do uso do PICC para a proposição de protocolo; propor instrumento para a coleta e investigação de relevância de dados e variáveis; e propor protocolo de utilização do PICC para pacientes pediátricos e adultos. Trata-se de estudo descritivo exploratório observacional prospectivo longitudinal com abordagem quantitativa. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida na Unidade de Hemoterapia, Hematologia e Oncologia (UHHO) nos setores: Serviço de Transplante de Medula Óssea (STMO), Quimioterapia de Alto Risco (QTAR) e seus ambulatórios, Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) cardíaca, clínica médica e pediátrica, num hospital de ensino da região do sul do país. A amostra foi não-probabilística, por conveniência constituída de dois grupos, (Grupo 1) pacientes que utilizaram a primeira geração do PICC e (Grupo 2) pacientes que utilizaram a terceira geração do dispositivo. Os dados foram coletados no período de janeiro de 2015 a agosto de 2016 através de instrumento elaborado para este estudo, contendo 22 variáveis sócio-demográficas e 35 variáveis clínicas. 40 PICCs primeira geração foram inseridos em 36 pacientes por técnicas “às cegas”, totalizando 830 dias de cateter, média de 20,71 dias, tendo alcance mínimo de dois e máximo de 141 dias. Quanto à terceira geração do cateter, dez PICCs foram inseridos em dez pacientes por Técnica de Seldinger Modificada (TSM) guiados pelo Ultrassom (US), totalizando 397 dias de cateter, média de 39,7 dias com alcance mínimo de dez e máximo de 86 dias. Realizou-se análise descritiva por meio da distribuição de frequência absoluta, média e desvio padrão. Posteriormente, todas as variáveis foram analisadas pelo ‘Software R’, identificou-se 11 componentes principais que fortemente se relacionaram e constituíram a base do Modelo de Equações Estruturais (MEE). Estas variáveis expressam-se de maneira relevante para o desenvolvimento de investigações futuras. Em suma, o PICC pode ser utilizado com sucesso na maioria dos pacientes internados na oncohematologia e em outros setores no ambiente hospitalar, assim como em crianças. Pode ser inserido por enfermeiros, desonerando o ambiente cirúrgico, processo anestésico e o médico especialista, conferindo-lhes autonomia. / The Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) consists of an intravenous device, installed through a peripheral vein, wich advanced to the vena cava acquiring central catheter characteristics. In this sense, the present study had as general objective: to identify the feasibility conditions for the definition of standards and protocols that allow the use of PICC in adult and pediatric patients. And as specific objectives: to analyze the performance of the first and third generation of PICC in oncohematology patients comparing with the international literature; to detect sensitive points in the context of the use of the PICC for the protocol proposal; propose an instrument for the collection and relevant investigation of data and variables; and to propose protocol of use of PICC for pediatric and adult patients. This is a descriptive prospective longitudinal observational exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The research was developed in the Hematology, Oncology and Hematology Unit (UHHO) in the following sectors: Bone Marrow Transplantation Service (STMO), High Risk Chemotherapy (QTAR) and its outpatient clinics, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), cardiac, medical clinic and pediatric in a teaching hospital in the southern region of the country. The sample was non-probabilistic, for convenience consisted of two groups, (Group 1) patients who used the first generation of PICC and (Group 2) patients who used the third generation of the device. Data were collected from January 2015 to August 2016 through an instrument developed for this study, containing 22 socio-demographic variables and 35 clinical variables. 40 firstgeneration PICCs were inserted in 36 patients by "blind" techniques, totaling 830 days of catheter, average of 20.71 days, with a minimum range of two and a maximum of 141 days. Regarding the third generation of the catheter, ten PICCs were inserted in ten patients by Ultrasound-guided Modified Seldinger Technique (TSM), totaling 397 days of catheter, mean of 39.7 days with a minimum range of ten and a maximum of 86 Days. A descriptive analysis was performed by means of the absolute frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation. Afterwards, all variables were analyzed by 'Software R', we identified 11 main components that were strongly related and formed the basis of the Structural Equations Model (MEE). These variables express themselves in a relevant way for the development of future investigations. In summary, PICC can be used successfully in most patients admitted to oncohematology and other sectors in the hospital setting, as well as in children. It can be inserted by nurses, discharging the surgical environment, anesthetic process and the specialist doctor, granting them autonomy.

O Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (PICC) constitui-se de dispositivo intravenoso, instalado através de uma veia periférica, que avança até a veia cava adquirindo características de cateter central. Neste sentido, o presente estudo teve como objetivo geral: identificar as condições de viabilidade para a definição de padrões e protocolos que possibilitem a utilização do PICC em pacientes adultos e pediátricos. E como objetivos específicos: analisar o desempenho da primeira e terceira geração de PICC em pacientes da oncohematologia comparando com a literatura internacional; detectar pontos sensíveis no contexto do uso do PICC para a proposição de protocolo; propor instrumento para a coleta e investigação de relevância de dados e variáveis; e propor protocolo de utilização do PICC para pacientes pediátricos e adultos. Trata-se de estudo descritivo exploratório observacional prospectivo longitudinal com abordagem quantitativa. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida na Unidade de Hemoterapia, Hematologia e Oncologia (UHHO) nos setores: Serviço de Transplante de Medula Óssea (STMO), Quimioterapia de Alto Risco (QTAR) e seus ambulatórios, Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) cardíaca, clínica médica e pediátrica, num hospital de ensino da região do sul do país. A amostra foi não-probabilística, por conveniência constituída de dois grupos, (Grupo 1) pacientes que utilizaram a primeira geração do PICC e (Grupo 2) pacientes que utilizaram a terceira geração do dispositivo. Os dados foram coletados no período de janeiro de 2015 a agosto de 2016 através de instrumento elaborado para este estudo, contendo 22 variáveis sócio-demográficas e 35 variáveis clínicas. 40 PICCs primeira geração foram inseridos em 36 pacientes por técnicas “às cegas”, totalizando 830 dias de cateter, média de 20,71 dias, tendo alcance mínimo de dois e máximo de 141 dias. Quanto à terceira geração do cateter, dez PICCs foram inseridos em dez pacientes por Técnica de Seldinger Modificada (TSM) guiados pelo Ultrassom (US), totalizando 397 dias de cateter, média de 39,7 dias com alcance mínimo de dez e máximo de 86 dias. Realizou-se análise descritiva por meio da distribuição de frequência absoluta, média e desvio padrão. Posteriormente, todas as variáveis foram analisadas pelo ‘Software R’, identificou-se 11 componentes principais que fortemente se relacionaram e constituíram a base do Modelo de Equações Estruturais (MEE). Estas variáveis expressam-se de maneira relevante para o desenvolvimento de investigações futuras. Em suma, o PICC pode ser utilizado com sucesso na maioria dos pacientes internados na oncohematologia e em outros setores no ambiente hospitalar, assim como em crianças. Pode ser inserido por enfermeiros, desonerando o ambiente cirúrgico, processo anestésico e o médico especialista, conferindo-lhes autonomia. / The Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) consists of an intravenous device, installed through a peripheral vein, wich advanced to the vena cava acquiring central catheter characteristics. In this sense, the present study had as general objective: to identify the feasibility conditions for the definition of standards and protocols that allow the use of PICC in adult and pediatric patients. And as specific objectives: to analyze the performance of the first and third generation of PICC in oncohematology patients comparing with the international literature; to detect sensitive points in the context of the use of the PICC for the protocol proposal; propose an instrument for the collection and relevant investigation of data and variables; and to propose protocol of use of PICC for pediatric and adult patients. This is a descriptive prospective longitudinal observational exploratory study with a quantitative approach. The research was developed in the Hematology, Oncology and Hematology Unit (UHHO) in the following sectors: Bone Marrow Transplantation Service (STMO), High Risk Chemotherapy (QTAR) and its outpatient clinics, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), cardiac, medical clinic and pediatric in a teaching hospital in the southern region of the country. The sample was non-probabilistic, for convenience consisted of two groups, (Group 1) patients who used the first generation of PICC and (Group 2) patients who used the third generation of the device. Data were collected from January 2015 to August 2016 through an instrument developed for this study, containing 22 socio-demographic variables and 35 clinical variables. 40 firstgeneration PICCs were inserted in 36 patients by "blind" techniques, totaling 830 days of catheter, average of 20.71 days, with a minimum range of two and a maximum of 141 days. Regarding the third generation of the catheter, ten PICCs were inserted in ten patients by Ultrasound-guided Modified Seldinger Technique (TSM), totaling 397 days of catheter, mean of 39.7 days with a minimum range of ten and a maximum of 86 Days. A descriptive analysis was performed by means of the absolute frequency distribution, mean and standard deviation. Afterwards, all variables were analyzed by 'Software R', we identified 11 main components that were strongly related and formed the basis of the Structural Equations Model (MEE). These variables express themselves in a relevant way for the development of future investigations. In summary, PICC can be used successfully in most patients admitted to oncohematology and other sectors in the hospital setting, as well as in children. It can be inserted by nurses, discharging the surgical environment, anesthetic process and the specialist doctor, granting them autonomy.

Introdução: O Cateter Central de Inserção Periférica (CCIP) é um dispositivo vascular central inserido através de veias periféricas que permite a infusão de soluções hiperosmolares e medicações por tempo prolongado. Complicações mecânicas e infecciosas podem ocorrer com seu uso, resultando em remoção não eletiva do cateter. Um escore de risco para remoção não eletiva do CCIP que considere conjuntamente o valor prognóstico ponderado de diversos fatores de risco representa uma ferramenta valiosa para o planejamento do cuidado de enfermagem com enfoque na prevenção ou atenuação dos fatores identificados, e consequente melhoria da qualidade da assistência. Objetivo: Elaborar um escore de risco para remoção não eletiva do cateter central de inserção periférica em neonatos. Método: Estudo de coorte com coleta prospectiva de dados realizado no período de 31 de agosto de 2010 a 30 de agosto de 2012 com 436 recém-nascidos internados em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal de um hospital terciário em São Paulo submetidos à instalação de 524 CCIPs. As variáveis relacionadas às características clínicas do neonato, à técnica de inserção do cateter e à terapia intravenosa que indicou a instalação do CCIP foram analisadas quanto ao seu potencial preditivo para remoção não eletiva do CCIP através de análise bivariada, e posterior regressão logística. O escore de risco ponderado foi construído baseado na razão de chances das variáveis preditoras e sua acurácia foi avaliada através da área sob a curva ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic). Resultados: O escore de risco foi composto pelos seguintes fatores de risco: diagnóstico de transtorno transitório do metabolismo (hipoglicemia, hiperglicemia, distúrbios do cálcio, magnésio, sódio e potássio), inserção prévia do CCIP, uso do CCIP 2.0 French de poliuretano com dupla via, infusão de múltiplas soluções endovenosas através do CCIP 1.9 French de silicone com única via, e posição não central da ponta do CCIP. Sua acurácia foi de 0,76 [IC 95%: 0,73-0,78]. Sua aplicação permitiu classificar os recém-nascidos em três categorias de risco: baixo (0 a 3 pontos), moderado (4 a 8 pontos) e alto ( 9 pontos) risco para remoção não eletiva. Conclusão: Recomenda-se a adoção de estratégias preventivas da remoção não eletiva do CCIP baseadas em evidência de acordo com a classificação e fatores de risco do recém-nascido. Além disso, sugere-se evitar a inserção de múltiplos cateteres, a posição não central da ponta do CCIP, e a instalação de cateteres de silicone de única via para a administração de cinco ou mais classes de soluções endovenosas. / Background: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a central vascular access device inserted via cannulation of a peripheral vein that allows the infusion of hyperosmolar solutions and medications over a prolonged dwell time. Mechanical and infectious complications can result from its use leading to nonelective removal of the device. A risk score for nonelective removal of PICC-lines that considers jointly a weighted prognostic value of several risk factors can represent a valuable tool for planning the nursing care focused on preventing or modifying identified risk factors, and thereby improving the quality of care. Aim: To develop a risk score for nonelective removal of PICCs in infants. Methods: A cohort study with prospective data collection between August 31, 2010 and August 30, 2012 in 436 infants admitted to a tertiary-level neonatal intensive care unit in São Paulo and submitted to 524PICC insertions. Variables related to the clinical characteristics of the neonate, the technique of catheter insertion, and intravenous therapy that indicated PICC were analysed for their nonelective predictive potential through bivariate analysis, followed by a logistic regression. Predictors were weighted points proportional to their odds ratio in order to develop the risk score. The accuracy of the risk score model was examined by calculating the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC). Results: The risk score was composed of the following risk factors: diagnose of transitory metabolic disorders (hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, disorders of calcium, magnesium, sodium or potassium), previous PICC line insertion, insertion of 2.0 French dual-lumen polyurethane PICC, noncentral tip position, and multiple intravenous solutions in a 1.9 French single-lumen silicone PICC. The accuracy of the risk score was of AUC=0.76 [IC 95%: 0.73-0.78]. Its application allowed classify newborns into three nonelective removal risk categories: a low-risk group (0-3 points), a moderate-risk group (4-8 points), and a high-risk group ( 9 points). Conclusion: It is recommended the adoption of evidence-based preventive measures according to the classification and risk factors of the newborn in order to avoid nonelective removal of PICC. The avoidance of repeated PICC insertions, noncentral tip position, and placement of single-lumen silicone PICCs for administration of five or more intravenous solutions is suggested.