A 61.81% reduction…

in costs was achieved when peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertions, performed by the anaesthesia service in the surgical area, are instead carried out by a dedicated vascular access team at the patient’s bedside.¹

¹ Corcuera Martínez MI, Aldonza Torres M, Díez Revilla AM, et al. Impact assessment following implementation of a vascular access team. The Journal of Vascular Access. December 2020. doi:10.1177/1129729820984284

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