Midlines
Swaminathan L, et al. Safety and Outcomes of Midline Catheters vs. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters for Patients with Short-Term Indications: A Multicenter Study. JAMA IM 2022. Abstract
Moureau N, et al. Indications for Peripheral, Midline, and Central Catheters: Summary of the MAGIC Recommendations. Brit Journ of Nurs 2016. This summary from the Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters (MAGIC) highlights that selecting the right vascular access device, including midline catheters, is crucial—especially for patients with difficult IV access—to minimize risks like infection and thrombosis, rather than defaulting to central lines after peripheral access fails. Abstract
Scoppettuolo G, et al. Ultrasound-guided “short” midline catheters for difficult venous access in the emergency department: a retrospective analysis. Int J Emerg Med 2016 Abstract
DeVries M, Lee J, Hoffman L. Infection free midline catheter implementation at a community hospital (2 years). American Journal of Infection Control. 2019;47(9):1118-1121 Abstract
Caparas J, Hung H. Vancomycin Administration Through a Novel Midline Catheter: Summary of a 5-Year, 1086-Patient Experience in an Urban Community Hospital. Journal of the Association for Vascular Access. 2017;22 (1):38-41. Abstract
Adams D, Little A, Vinsant C, et al. The Midline Catheter: A Clinical Review. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2016 (In Press). Abstract
Sharp R, Esterman A, McCutcheon H, Hearse N, Cummings M. The safety and efficacy of midlines compared to peripherally inserted central catheters for adult cystic fibrosis patients: A retrospective, observational study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2014; 51(5)694-702. Abstract