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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A systematic literature review showed that interventions to reduce unnecessary central venous catheter use can ...

The management of many medical and surgical conditions often involves long-term infusion of intravenous fluids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents for cancer, critical care therapies, ...

Transfusion guidelines regarding platelet-count thresholds before the placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) offer conflicting recommendations because of a lack of good-quality evidence. The ...

"We chose that type of bacteria (to test) because of its resistance to multiple antibiotics, its widespread presence in central venous catheters, and its ability to persist on hospital surfaces and ...

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 ...

A major difference between children and adults is that in pediatric patients, age and, particularly, weight and length of the patient are decisive factors determining the choice of CVC type and ...