Identifying and Mitigating Disparities in Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Minoritized Racial, Ethnic, and Language Groups.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.1379
Abstract: Importance Although inequitable care due to racism and bias is well documented in health care, the impact on health care-associated infections is less understood. Objective To determine whether disparities in first central catheter-associated bloodstream infection… read more here.
Keywords: catheter days; catheter; associated bloodstream; central catheter ... See more keywords
Limited Ultrasound Protocol for Upper Extremity Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Monitoring: A Pilot Study in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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DOI: 10.1002/jum.14816
Abstract: To assess whether a limited ultrasound (US) scanning protocol to monitor the upper extremity peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) location in neonates is feasible for experienced US operators. read more here.
Keywords: limited ultrasound; peripherally inserted; inserted central; central catheter ... See more keywords
A method to accurately estimate the catheter length needed for a tunneled central catheter placement
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-018-4263-z
Abstract: A typical method of placing a tunneled central catheter utilizes C-arm fluoroscopy for insertion and estimation of the length of the catheter needed. We describe a new technique to estimate the length more accurately using… read more here.
Keywords: length; catheter; central catheter; method accurately ... See more keywords
Photo Quiz: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infection in an 87-Year-Old Patient
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01482-22
Abstract: An 87-year-old male was hospitalized for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. He had a medical history significant for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction on milrinone infusion through a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line, atrial fibrillation,… read more here.
Keywords: peripherally inserted; central catheter; year old; microbiology ... See more keywords
Recurrent central catheter complications in a newborn: can we blame neonatal lupus?
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223676
Abstract: We present the case of a preterm newborn, whose mother had medical history of systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome treated in pregnancy with enoxaparin, prednisolone, azathioprine and hidroxicloroquine. Routine ultrasonography at 28 weeks of… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; central catheter; complications newborn; recurrent central ... See more keywords
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement: beware of the bends
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-224688
Abstract: The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is used as a long-term vascular access to deliver medications and venous nutrition. The PICC tip terminates close to the heart or in one of the great vessels—the superior vena… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; peripherally inserted; inserted central; central catheter ... See more keywords
Asymptomatic Penetration of the Median Nerve by a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001577
Abstract: We report a rare case in which a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) asymptomatically penetrated the median nerve. The patient was a 71-year-old man who displayed no neurological symptoms until 4 days after PICC placement.… read more here.
Keywords: central catheter; peripherally inserted; nerve; inserted central ... See more keywords
Peripherally inserted central catheter obstruction in packed red blood cell transfusions in neonates.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0967
Abstract: OBJECTIVES to estimate incidence and free time of peripherally inserted central catheter obstruction in newborns undergoing red blood cell transfusion in the first 24 hours after the procedure. METHODS a longitudinal study, carried out with… read more here.
Keywords: central catheter; peripherally inserted; red blood; inserted central ... See more keywords
[Jugular vein perforation by a peripherally inserted central catheter].
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DOI: 10.20960/nh.03074
Abstract: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are increasingly used in patients who require intravenous access for a long time. We present a 53-year-old male patient with an advanced distal esophageal cancer who suffered a potentially serious… read more here.
Keywords: vein perforation; peripherally inserted; inserted central; central catheter ... See more keywords
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter by Interventional Nephrologists: Experiences from a Single Center
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DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s362146
Abstract: Purpose As the number of patients with chronic kidney disease increases, nephrologist activities are gradually expanding. This study evaluated the safety and success of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) performed by nephrologists. Patients and Methods… read more here.
Keywords: interventional nephrologists; catheter; central catheter; peripherally inserted ... See more keywords