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Thrombolytic therapy for central venous catheter occlusion
Haematologica, 2012 Background Long-term central venous catheters have improved the quality of care for patients with chronic illnesses, but are complicated by obstructions which can result in delay of treatment or catheter removal.Design and Methods This paper reviews ...
Jacquelyn L. Baskin +6 more
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HIGH RISK NEWBORNS USING PERIPHERAL VENOUS CATHETERS
Cogitare Enfermagem, 2015 This observational, prospective study aimed to describe the profile of newborns that use peripheral venous catheters and present risk factors for the development of complications.
Mitzy Tannia Reichembach Danski +4 more
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How to insert a PICC: practical tips for the intensive care physician
AboutOpen, 2021 Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are central vascular access devices inserted via deep veins of the arm, also useful in critical care settings.
Stefano Elli +2 more
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Contact activation of coagulation in newly inserted indwelling catheters
Scientific ReportsThe aim of this this cross-sectional observational study was to investigate coagulation and platelet activation in blood collected from newly inserted catheters.
Leila Naddi +3 more
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Contralateral pneumothorax after central line placement in COVID-19 positive patients
Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease, 2021 Contralateral pneumothorax after percutaneous central venous catheter placement has not been previously reported. Three patients who required intubation and mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 were identified with a new ...
Elizabeth Swezey +5 more
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Preparation of Candida albicans Biofilms Using an in vivo Rat Central Venous Catheter Model
Bio-Protocol, 2013 In vivo biofilms grown on medical devices are necessary to understand the interactions of the fungal biofilm and the host environment in which it is most commonly found.
Heather Taff +2 more
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Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Prevention by Central Venous Catheter Management Staff in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit [PDF]
Journal of Acute Care Surgery, 2018 Purpose: Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are more susceptible to nosocomial infections, including central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), surgical site infection, urinary tract infection or ventilator-associated pneumonia.
Jin-Uk Choi +7 more
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Inadequate positioning of central venous catheters inserted at intensive care units
Einstein (São Paulo), 2022 Objective To evaluate the positioning of the distal tip of central venous catheters and the factors that contributed to inadequate positioning in patients admitted to intensive care.
Álisson Vinicius dos Santos +6 more
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SAGE Open MedicineObjective: We explored the differences in deep venous catheterization-associated complications between patients with hematological malignancies after peripherally inserted central catheter placement and such patients after implantable venous access port ...
Aiwen Lu +4 more
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Epidemiology of Intrahospital Infections Due to the use of Central Venous Catheters
Kasmera, 2013 Nosocomial infections due to the use of central venous catheters are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developed and developing countries; the most frequent is nosocomial bacteremia.
Marisol Sandoval +3 more
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