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  • Vascular Access Devices
  • Infusion Therapy
  • Patient Safety

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  • Midline catheter use has increased significantly over 30 years.
  • Providers aim to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) by using midline catheters.
  • Vessel preservation necessitates addressing all vascular access device (VAD)-associated complications, not just CLABSIs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing studies on midline catheter use as a substitute for central venous catheters.
  • To evaluate the evidence supporting the shift from central venous catheters to midline catheters.
  • To identify gaps in current research regarding midline catheter appropriateness and safety.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on midline catheter studies.
  • Evaluation of evidence regarding the substitution of midline catheters for central venous catheters.
  • Analysis of methodological issues in current studies, including outcome definitions and study designs.

Main Results:

  • Significant confusion persists regarding appropriate midline catheter tip location and infusible fluids/medications.
  • Current studies often mix defined complications with symptoms and rely on retrospective data.
  • Evidence supporting a major practice change to midline catheters is currently insufficient.

Conclusions:

  • While midline catheters may suit some patients, higher-level evidence is required.
  • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for midline catheter use.
  • Current evidence does not fully support widespread substitution of central venous catheters with midline catheters.