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Biotimer assay: A reliable and rapid method for the evaluation of central venous catheter microbial colonization [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Adherent bacteria and biofilm frequently colonize central venous catheters (CVCs). CVC colonization is correlated to infections and particularly to bloodstream ones.
Antimo Cutone   +8 more
core   +1 more source

A retrospective cohort study of implantable venous access port-related and peripherally inserted central catheter-related complications in patients with hematological malignancies in China

open access: yesSAGE Open Medicine
Objective: 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
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell‐Derived Exosomes on Lung Inflammation in a Murine Aspiration Model

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study assessed the effect of intravenous MSC‐derived exosomes on inflammatory lung injury in a rat model of LPS aspiration. Compared with LPS alone, MSC exosome treatment reduced histologic lung injury overall (significant group effect p = 0.02; linear trend p = 0.006) and significantly lowered Tnf gene expression on qRT‐PCR (p < 0.05).
Nogah Nativ‐Zeltzer   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Corticosteroid Exposure in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Global Airway Disease: Adrenal and Bone Impact

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate cumulative corticosteroid (CC) burden in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), with or without coexisting asthma (global airway disease, GAD), referred for biologic treatment, and to assess the prevalence of CC‐related comorbidities, including secondary adrenal insufficiency, osteopenia and ...
Christiane Haase   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Direct cost of peripheral catheterization by nurses

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Objective: To measure the average direct cost of peripherally inserted central catheterization performed by nurses in a pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit.
Ana Beatriz Mateus Pires   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Percutaneous endovascular removal of intracardiac migrated port A catheter in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Anestesiologia, 2014
A 2-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia was presented with peripherally inserted central catheter dysfunction. Radiological examinations revealed a catheter remnant in the right atrium extending into pulmonary vein.
Feraye Cakir   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outpatient preoperative parenteral nutrition in malnourished surgical patients: A feasibility study (the OPPORTUNITY study)

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Preoperative parenteral nutrition (PN) improves outcomes in malnourished surgical patients. Traditionally, this requires hospital admission, increasing length of stay and costs—challenges worsened by limited hospital bed availability. Outpatient PN may offer a feasible alternative.
Narisorn Lakananurak, Leah Gramlich
wiley   +1 more source

Individualized Catheter Surveillance among Neonates: A Prospective, 8-Year, Single-Center Experience [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Objective. To monitor trends in central line-associated bloodstream infections and clinical sepsis (CLABICS) among neonates and to determine risk factors for infection, especially dwell time. Design. Prospective, single-center cohort study conducted from
Pfister, Riccardo E.   +4 more
core  

Two outbreaks of mixed etiology associated with central venous catheters inserted by phlebotomy in critical neonates [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci are the main cause of sepsis in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Central venous catheters (CVCs) are an important part of critical neonates' treatment and are associated with sepsis.
Ana Lúcia   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Influence Factors Analyses of PICC‐Related Bloodstream Infection, PICC‐Related Venous Thrombosis, and Infected Puncture Site and Their Influence on Cancer Patients' Death: A Retrospective Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesCancer Medicine
Purpose This study aimed to analyze the influence factors affecting catheter‐related bloodstream infection, catheter‐related thrombosis and catheter‐related local complication, respectively, and to explore the relationship among them, as well as the ...
Guizhen Weng, Xiaolan Wu, Suhui Zheng
doaj   +1 more source

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