Fibrin sheath formation is a leading culprit of central venous catheter malfunction. The complete removal of fibrin sheaths is an essential component of maintaining catheter patency, …

PURPOSE: Proper fixation of central venous catheters (CVCs) is an integral part of safety to avoid dislodgement and malfunction. However, the effectiveness of different CVC securement...

In this review, we describe the rationale for the use of US during CVC placement, the basic principles of this technique, and the current evidence and existing guidelines for its use. In …

Feb 5, 2013 · Placement of a CVC tip in an anomalous pulmonary vein may be recognized by an abnormal intra-thoracic course on X-ray prompting further imaging (Fig. 9 a and b).

We found that the CVCs were bent at the site just distal to the junction hub (Fig. 2), which was common in all catheter obstruction cases. However, 17G double-lumen CVCs had been used …

Sep 4, 2013 · PRACTITIONERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND REGULATORY AGENCIES have long regarded central venous catheters (CVCs) as relatively dangerous, problem-prone …

The median age of patients with an AVF/AVG was 16.0 years compared to 12.0 years for patients with a CVC (Fig. 4). The type of vascular access was significantly related to patient age ( p 0...

We read with interest the recent article by Hade et al. [1] and commend them for their work developing an insertion bundle and diagram for optimum central venous catheter (CVC) tip …

Background: European and U.S. guidelines emphasise that permanent vascular access in the form of arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) or grafts (AVG) are preferable to central venous catheters …

May 25, 2023 · Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a frequent procedure, practiced by intensivists, anesthesiologists and advanced practice nurses in intensive care units and …