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 ...
Reflections on a recent NEJM publication highlight the importance of identifying and addressing the pathologic process of ...
Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...
Central venous catheters, meanwhile ... the veins are often very close to arteries that are under higher internal pressure - ...
[1] They have proven useful for continuous blood pressure monitoring ... solutions were infused through a UAC versus a central venous catheter was compared. [11] There were no significant ...
Central venous catheters, meanwhile ... the veins are often very close to arteries that are under higher internal pressure — increasing the risk of bleeding from accidental needle sticks ...