Central venous catheters pose a safety risk when inserted, cared for and removed, and associated bloodstream infections continue to be a considerable concern in critical care globally. To address this ...

With a central venous catheter, you basically have a direct line from the outside world right to your heart. That’s great for getting treatment, but it means you have to manage it very carefully.

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients in acute care, home care and skilled nursing care. PICCs are a reliable alternative to ...

Risk of atherosclerotic disease coronary artery lesions in childhood cancer survivors. Background: Subcutaneous central venous port cathaters (SCVPC) are of great importance in treatment of patients ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) help deliver medication, fluids, blood, or nutrition. They can also be useful for monitoring and performing certain tests and procedures. Placing CVCs or central lines ...

The objective of this study is to compare complication rates between peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and peripherally inserted non-central catheters (PINCCs) in the neonatal intensive ...

Central venous catheter-related blood stream infection (CRBSI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease treated with chronic hemodialysis. Risk factors ...

One of the main problems in interpreting the literature concerning infectious complications of CVCs is the inconsistent use of terms and definitions. Furthermore, it is often unclear exactly how the ...

Suboptimal dialysis initiation, typically defined as dialysis initiation during a hospitalization and/or with a central venous catheter, is common among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease ...

One decision you may need to make before beginning chemotherapy is what type of central venous catheter (CVC) you want your oncologist to insert for your treatment. A CVC, sometimes called a central ...