In Depth: Determining Optimal Central Venous Catheter Length During Insertion
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05517-y
Abstract: Central venous catheter (CVC) placement is one of the most common procedures performed in patients today. Despite measures to improve the safety of this procedure such as use of ultrasound guidance, CVC placement is still… read more here.
Keywords: depth; catheter; insertion; central venous ... See more keywords
Usefulness of venous catheter as an intraluminal stent for end-to-end venous anastomosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3539-3
Abstract: BackgroundVenous anastomosis is one of the most difficult techniques in vascular neurosurgery.MethodWe present a simple technique of end-to-end venous anastomosis for reconstruction of accidentally injured vein. A venous catheter was used for the stent during… read more here.
Keywords: end; anastomosis; venous catheter; end venous ... See more keywords
Primary ecthyma gangraenosum due to central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-018-1207-4
Abstract: A 32-year-old male with testicular myelosarcoma, without bone marrow infiltration of leukaemic blasts, received induction chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia. On day 4 of the neutropenic phase, the patient developed fever and a painful swelling… read more here.
Keywords: related bloodstream; bloodstream infection; infection pseudomonas; infection ... See more keywords
Eosinophilia Due to Central Venous Catheter in Hemodialysis Patients
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2020.12.033
Abstract: To the editor: Mild eosinophilia is not uncommon in hemodialysis patients. It is historically related in most cases to allergic reactions to the extracorporeal circuit components and more rarely to various conditions ranging from infections… read more here.
Keywords: patients eosinophilia; catheter; venous catheter; central venous ... See more keywords
Real time wire localization by ultrasound during central line insertion improves accurate positioning in all upper torso sites.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2021.10.009
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate whether point of care ultrasound can improve central venous catheter tip positioning. MATERIAL AND METHODS A single center retrospective case control study. We compared the precision of central venous catheter tip positioning… read more here.
Keywords: point care; central venous; venous catheter; care ... See more keywords
Paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale from central venous catheter thrombosis: A potential cause of stroke
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.116820
Abstract: Paradoxical embolism refers to a potential condition in which an embolus arising from a venous source crosses into the systemic circulation through a right-to-left cardiac shunt causing an arterial embolism. A 39-year-old woman carrier of… read more here.
Keywords: patent foramen; foramen ovale; venous catheter; central venous ... See more keywords
Review articleRisk factors for central venous catheter-related infections in a neonatal population – systematic reviewFatores de risco para infecção associada a cateteres venosos centrais em população neonatal – revisão sistemática☆☆☆
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2017.03.012
Abstract: Objective This was a systematic review of the incidence density and risk factors for central venous catheter-related infections in a neonatal population. read more here.
Keywords: factors central; catheter related; infections neonatal; venous catheter ... See more keywords
Agitated saline contrast to delineate central venous catheter position in neonates
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DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0761-7
Abstract: Objective Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is required for the management of sick neonates. Ultrasonography/targeted neonatal echocardiography (TNE) with/without normal saline (NS) flush is used to identify CVC position. The present study compared the visibility… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; position; agitated saline; venous catheter ... See more keywords
The Angel catheter for the prevention of pulmonary embolism: combining an IVC filter and a triple-lumen central venous catheter
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2019.1583556
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: Pulmonary embolism is common in critical care patients and carries significant morbidity and mortality. Concurrent risk of severe bleeding in this population may prohibit anticoagulation. Areas covered: The Angel Catheter device is a… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; pulmonary embolism; venous catheter; central venous ... See more keywords
Orthopedic Implant-Associated and Central Venous Catheter-Associated Infections Caused by Microbacterium spp. in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System from 2000 to 2020.
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DOI: 10.1089/sur.2021.133
Abstract: Background: A 72-year-old male developed a late-onset infection of an internal fixation device caused by Microbacterium oxydans. Although often considered contaminants, bacteria from the genus Microbacterium may also be pathogens. We also summarize cases from… read more here.
Keywords: microbacterium spp; venous catheter; central venous; caused microbacterium ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Accuracy of Central Venous Catheter Confirmation by Bedside Ultrasound Versus Chest Radiography in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002188
Abstract: Objective: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the accuracy of bedside ultrasound for confirmation of central venous catheter position and exclusion of pneumothorax compared with chest radiography. Data Sources: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane… read more here.
Keywords: bedside ultrasound; catheter; confirmation; accuracy ... See more keywords