1320: IS IT REALLY A MALPOSITION? THE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER TIP POSITION CONTROVERSY CONTINUES
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000645196.40553.d4
Abstract: Introduction/Hypothesis: Central venous catheter (CVC) placement can result in CVC “malpositioning”, an unintended placement of the catheter tip, most commonly in a vessel other than the superior vena cava (SVC). Malpositioned CVCs have historically necessitated… read more here.
Keywords: malposition; malpositioned catheters; tip; catheter ... See more keywords
Clinical Practices in Central Venous Catheter Mechanical Adverse Events
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DOI: 10.1177/08850666221076798
Abstract: Background: Over 5 million central venous catheters (CVCs) are placed annually. Pneumothorax and catheter malpositioning are common adverse events (AE) that requires attention. This study aims to evaluate local practices of mechanical complication frequency, type,… read more here.
Keywords: cvc; catheter; central venous; malposition ... See more keywords