Ultrasound Guided Placement of Single-Lumen Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in the Internal Jugular Vein [PDF]
Introduction: The peripheral internal jugular (IJ), also called the “easy IJ,” is an alternative to peripheral venous access reserved for patients with difficult intravenous (IV) access.
Baydoun, Jamie +5 more
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Ultrasound Guidance for Pediatric Central Venous Catheterization: A Meta-analysis
We systematically searched the literature to investigate the effects of ultrasound guidance on clinical outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing central venous catheterization. BrightcoveDefaultPlayer10.1542/6138655993001PEDS-VA_2018-1719 Video Abstract
T. H. de Souza +3 more
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Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery I: Patient Selection, Evaluation, and Planning. [PDF]
Widespread adoption of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement may be fostered by practice consensus and standardization. This expert opinion, first of a 3-part series, outlines current best practices in patient evaluation and selection ...
Agnihotri, Arvind K +24 more
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Central venous catheterization training: current perspectives on the role of simulation
Simulation is a popular and effective training modality in medical education across a variety of domains. Central venous catheterization (CVC) is commonly undertaken by trainees, and carries significant risk for patient harm when carried out incorrectly.
M. Soffler, M. Hayes, C. C. Smith
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Routine Changing of Intravenous Administration Sets Does Not Reduce Colonization or Infection in Central Venous Catheters [PDF]
Objective: To determine the effect of routine intravascular administration-set changes on central venous catheter (CVC) colonization and catheter related bacteremia (CRB).
Courtney, Mary +4 more
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Introduction: Central venous catheterization is performed by the landmark method and ultrasound guided method. The purpose of the study was to compare the success, average number of attempts, average time to return of blood, and complication rate between
Darko Sazdov +2 more
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Transcatheter interatrial shunt device for the treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (REDUCE LAP-HF I [Reduce Elevated Left Atrial Pressure in Patients With Heart Failure]): A phase 2, randomized, sham-controlled trial [PDF]
Background -In non-randomized, open-label studies, a transcatheter interatrial shunt device (IASD, Corvia Medical) was associated with lower pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP), less symptoms, and greater quality of life and exercise capacity in ...
Basuray, Anupam +17 more
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A rare case of internal jugular vein dissection following central venous catheterization
Background: Central venous catheterization (CVC) is an important and common procedure performed for the purpose of drug administration, hemodynamic monitoring, emergency venous access, and extracorporeal intervention.
Hitesh Bansal, Giulia Gambino
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Central venous catheterization can cause various complications. Inadvertent subclavian artery catheterization was performed during insertion of a central venous catheter in a 73-year-old man suffering from panperitonitis due to small-bowel perforation ...
So Hee Kim +3 more
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What role does the right side of the heart play in circulation? [PDF]
Right ventricular failure (RVF) is an underestimated problem in intensive care. This review explores the physiology and pathophysiology of right ventricular function and the pulmonary circulation.
Cecconi, M, Johnston, E, Rhodes, A
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