AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jun 1998
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters: factors affecting patient satisfaction.
We studied factors that affect satisfaction of patients who have undergone placement of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) by interventional radiologists and patients' willingness to undergo placement of future PICCs. ⋯ PICC placement above the elbow is more acceptable to patients than placement at the elbow. PICC placement above the elbow and patients' perception of less interference by the PICC with activities of daily living are positively related to patient willingness to undergo future PICC placement.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jun 1998
Central venous access: low internal jugular vein approach using imaging guidance.
The use and safety of a low internal jugular vein cannulation technique for central venous access was prospectively evaluated. ⋯ The inferior internal jugular vein provides a safe and direct route to the superior vena cava and right atrium for central venous access. Use of an internal jugular vein cannulation site at the base of the neck avoids kinking of tunneled and untunneled catheters.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · May 1998
Comparative StudyExcretory phase CT urography for opacification of the urinary collecting system.
The purpose of our study was threefold: to evaluate the ability of excretory phase CT urography to opacify the urinary collecting system by comparing opacification seen on CT with the opacification seen on a series of unmatched IV urography examinations; to determine the optimal CT urography technique for ureteral filling by comparing studies of patients who were imaged supine, prone, and with abdominal compression; and to assess the possible value that reformatted planar images might add to axial excretory phase images. ⋯ CT urography with abdominal compression results in reliable opacification of the collecting system that is comparable with opacification seen on IV urography. In patients with abnormalities, reformatted images were a useful adjunct to axial images. CT urography has potential as an imaging tool for the urothelium.