Nov 29, 2021 · Rewiring a central line is best done using fluoroscopy if available and careful attention to sterility since you are removing the old CVC and placing a new one over the new …

Jan 25, 2008 · Introduction: Sometimes only a limited number of sites are available for central venous catheter insertion, and a malfunctioning or infected catheter must be replaced using an …

Jul 24, 2022 · I have exchanged a triple lumen CVC for an introducer in a non-sterile fashion for a patient with limited sites for access who started hemorrhaging and needed rapid blood …

The management of suspected central venous catheter (CVC)-related sepsis by guide wire exchange (GWX) is not recommended. However, GWX for new antimicrobial surface treated …

Replacement was carried out for 191 CVCs: 7 of 103 CVCs inserted in a new site (4.81/1 000 c.d.) and 2 of 88 guidewire exchanged CVCs (1.75/1 000 c.d.) were infected; 2 replaced CVCs …

A total of 3 supervised rewires is required prior to performing a rewire independently. Obtain a qualified second operator after 3 unsuccessful sticks (unless emergent). For Femoral/ …

Assess for CVC dysfunction during each HD session Note the updated definition of CVC dysfunction: failure to maintain the prescribed extracorporeal blood flow required for adequate …

In this study, we describe guidewire migration location during real time CVC cannulation (right atrium versus IVC) and report the association between the insertion site and side of the CVC …

Administer intraluminal thrombolytic agent in each CVC port to restore function of dysfunctional CVCs due to thrombosis. Consider: Use alteplase or urokinase plus citrate 4% per limb for …

The formation of a loop in CVC is a rare complication occurring mostly during right-sided catheterization. We report a rare complication of coiling of left subclavian CVC.