- Midline catheters have a 13% complication rate compared to 28% for long peripheral catheters.
- Device failure rates are 11% for midlines vs. 21% for peripherals.
- Median dwell time for midlines is 7 days; 5 days for peripherals.
- Midlines need additional vascular access in only 5% of cases versus 16% for peripherals.
- Patient satisfaction is higher for midline catheter removal.
- Insertion time for midlines averages 17 minutes.
- Study limitations include single-center design and potential lack of generalizability.
Source: Scientific Reports
