Comparison of Midline Venous Catheters Versus Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters for Intravenous Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
BackgroundMidline venous catheters (MVCs) have been encouraged as alternatives to peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) for intermediate to long-term intravenous therapy. However, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have reported contradictory findings regarding their comparative safety and resilience. We aim...