Starling curves and central venous pressure [PDF]
Recent studies challenge the utility of central venous pressure monitoring as a surrogate for cardiac preload. Starting with Starling’s original studies on the regulation of cardiac output, this review traces the history of the experiments that ...
D. Berlin, J. Bakker
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Central venous catheters in hemodialysis: To accept recommendations or to stick to own experience [PDF]
Backgraund/Aim. Hemodialysis catheter, as an integral part of hemodialysis, is a catheter placed into the jugular, subclavian and femoral vein. The most common catheter-related complications are infections and thrombosis.
Stolić Radojica +8 more
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Risk factors for the appearance of central venous catheters colonization [PDF]
Introduction/Aim. Intravascular device placement (IVD) is a part of everyday medical practice, however, its application is associated with a high risk of onset of nosocomial infections (NI) and increased mortality and morbidity.
Mioljević Vesna +5 more
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Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper\ud extremity [PDF]
Venous thrombosis of the upper extremity is a rare disease. Therefore, not as much is known about risk factors, treatment and the risk of recurrence as for venous thrombosis of the leg.
Doggen, C.J.M. +3 more
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Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in patients with chronic venous catheters: a case report and literature review. [PDF]
Chronic indwelling catheters have been reported to be associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) via the activation of the classical complement pathway in association with bacterial infections such as coagulase negative ...
Nast, Cynthia C +3 more
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Sodium Citrate Versus Heparin Locking Solutions for Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters
Introduction: Hemodialysis catheter dysfunction compromises dialysis adequacy and may limit catheter survival. Strategies to prevent hemodialysis catheter dysfunction include catheter locks, generally either with heparin or citrate.
Patrícia Alves +2 more
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Complications of central venous port systems: a pictorial review
Central venous port devices are indicated for patients, who need long-term intravenous therapy. Oncologic patients may require intermittent administration of chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, infusions, or blood transfusions.
Sibylle Machat +6 more
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Loss of Guide Wire as an Important Complication of Central Venous Catheterization; a Case Report
Many critically ill patients need aggressive procedures, such as central venous catheterization. The complication rate of central venous line placement is estimated to be 15%.
Fares Najari +3 more
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Misdirected central venous catheter
D′souza Nita +3 more
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Practical guide for safe central venous catheterization and management 2017
Central venous catheterization is a basic skill applicable in various medical fields. However, because it may occasionally cause lethal complications, we developed this practical guide that will help a novice operator successfully perform central venous ...
Safety Committee of Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists
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