Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis ... This patient will require a different type of central catheter. The presence of upper extremity ...
All patients had the same type of TIVAD implanted: an M.R.I. Implantable Port with open end 8 French polyurethane single lumen venous catheter ... previous vascular access placements and ...
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 ...