Surgical approach for totally implantable venous access port: a full strategy to avoid the percutaneous approach complications
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02098-9
Abstract: Dear Editor, We read with interest the article by Klaiber et al. published online in January 2021 in the Langenbeck’s Archives of Surgery [1]. The authors concluded their meta-analysis stating that the cutdown technique for… read more here.
Keywords: technique; totally implantable; implantable venous; access port ... See more keywords
Safety and Efficacy of 23.4% Sodium Chloride Administered via Peripheral Venous Access for the Treatment of Cerebral Herniation and Intracranial Pressure Elevation
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DOI: 10.1007/s12028-021-01248-7
Abstract: Sodium chloride (NaCl) 23.4% solution has been shown to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) and reverse transtentorial herniation. A limitation of 23.4% NaCl is its high osmolarity (8008 mOsm/l) and the concern for tissue injury or… read more here.
Keywords: administration; via peripheral; peripheral venous; pressure ... See more keywords
Azygos Vein Central Venous Access in a Patient with Thoracic Central Venous Obstruction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.07.031
Abstract: This is a report of a 45-year-old female with thoracic central venous obstruction (TCVO) and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency requiring an implanted port for infusions. The azygos vein was used for catheter access in the setting… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic central; azygos vein; venous obstruction; central venous ... See more keywords
Patients' perception and attitude to totally implantable venous access for urologic or digestive cancer: A cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2019.09.004
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Totally implanted venous access (TIVA) improves the safety and welfare of patients treated with cancer chemotherapy (CCT). We aimed to evaluate patients' perception of TIVA placement, TIVA use, and information on TIVA, and to… read more here.
Keywords: patients perception; tiva placement; tiva; cancer ... See more keywords
Repair of central venous access devices in intestinal failure patients is safe and cost-effective: A retrospective single centre cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.01.024
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Patients with chronic intestinal failure (IF) require home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Central venous access is needed for prolonged use of PN, usually via a long term central venous access device (CVAD). Post insertion there… read more here.
Keywords: central venous; intestinal failure; cost; repair ... See more keywords
A multicenter feasibility study on ultrafiltration via a single peripheral venous access in acute heart failure with overt fluid overload.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.04.088
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The need for a central venous catheter has limited the widespread use of ultrafiltration in daily clinical practice for the treatment of acute heart failure (AHF) with overt fluid overload. We evaluated the feasibility… read more here.
Keywords: venous access; fluid; ultrafiltration; peripheral venous ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-guided venous access: "Wire-loaded puncture" technique for paediatric cancer patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnci.2018.07.001
Abstract: Ultrasound-guided venous access is becoming a standard technique in many centers worldwide. In small veins and in the pediatric population, successful venous puncture is sometimes followed by resistance in passing the wire. The needle seems… read more here.
Keywords: technique; wire loaded; wire; puncture ... See more keywords
How useful is ultrasound guidance for internal jugular venous access in children?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.08.010
Abstract: PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine whether US reduces number of puncture attempts, procedure time, and complication rate during IJV access in children. METHODS A prospective study was performed in children (age… read more here.
Keywords: time; study; group; access children ... See more keywords
Development and implementation of an assessment tool to evaluate technical skills in the insertion of implantable venous access devices, a Prospective Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2020.10.016
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Based on the Competency Assessment Tool, herein we developed an assessment instrument suitable to evaluate the implantation of central intravenous devices. BACKGROUND Surgical assessment is based mainly on the subjective impressions of the teacher.… read more here.
Keywords: assessment tool; access devices; tool; venous access ... See more keywords
Bilateral renal forniceal rupture due to retroperitoneal hematoma after femoral venous access
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.01.007
Abstract: Retroperitoneal hematoma is a potential complication of femoral venous access that rarely leads to bilateral ureteral obstruction. We present the case of a 73-year-old woman who underwent an ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation complicated by… read more here.
Keywords: renal forniceal; venous access; femoral venous; retroperitoneal hematoma ... See more keywords
Achieving a popliteal venous access for renal replacement therapy in critically ill COVID-19 patient in prone position
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.04.003
Abstract: Abstract This patient is a 67-year-old male who initially presented to our facility with acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19. Soon after arrival at our facility, the patient decompensated, developing severe ARDS requiring intubation and… read more here.
Keywords: prone; venous access; prone position; patient ... See more keywords