The journal of vascular access
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Observational Study
Arm position and collapsibility of infraclavicular axillary vein during voluntary breathing: An ultrasound-guided observational study.
Arm abduction influences cross-sectional area of the infraclavicular axillary vein, yet the effect of arm abduction on collapsibility of the vein has not been quantified. Decrease in collapsibility of the axillary vein can enable successful cannulation and can decrease injury to underlying vital structures. ⋯ We conclude that the collapsibility of the infraclavicular axillary vein could be reduced by arm abduction, and hence, abduction could be proposed as the ideal arm position for ultrasound-guided infraclavicular axillary vein cannulation.
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Case Reports
Ipsilateral vocal fold paralysis: An unusual complication of internal jugular tunnelled dialysis catheter insertion.
Central venous catheters are extensively used in critical care units and in dialysis centres to gain access to the blood stream for the purpose of invasive monitoring, drug administration, parenteral nutrition and to perform renal replacement therapy. One of the common areas of central venous catheter insertion is right internal jugular vein due to its anatomical continuity with the superior vena cava. The complication rates of central venous catheter insertion can be more than 15%, including early and late complications. ⋯ This case illustrates an unusual complication of central venous catheter insertion and the importance of recognizing the possibility of such complications, to prevent them from happening and also to manage them appropriately.
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Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of intracavitary electrocardiogram guidance for peripherally inserted central catheter placement.
Recently, intracavitary electrocardiogram technology has been applied to peripherally inserted central catheter placement and demonstrates many potential advantages. However, the tip positioning accuracy of intracavitary electrocardiogram technology compared to conventional X-ray method is unknown. ⋯ The intracavitary electrocardiogram method had a more favorable positioning accuracy versus traditional X-ray method for peripherally inserted central catheter placement in adult patients. The intracavitary electrocardiogram can be a promising technique to guide tip positioning of peripherally inserted central catheter.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
The diagnostic value of intracavitary electrocardiogram for verifying tip position of peripherally inserted central catheters in cancer patients: A retrospective multicenter study.
To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of intracavitary electrocardiogram for verifying tip position of peripherally inserted central catheters in cancer patients during follow-up period. ⋯ It is demonstrated in this retrospective multicenter study that the intracavitary electrocardiogram method for verifying tip position of peripherally inserted central catheter during follow-up period is feasible and accurate in all adult patients with cancer.
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Multicenter Study
Drug-coated balloon angioplasty in failing haemodialysis arteriovenous shunts: 12-month outcomes in 200 patients from the Aperto Italian registry.
We evaluated the safety and technical and clinical outcomes of angioplasty with a drug-coated balloon for the management of venous stenosis in arteriovenous grafts and arteriovenous fistulas in patients undergoing haemodialysis. ⋯ The results suggest that favourable long-term patency rates can be achieved with the drug-coated balloon in a varied population of patients with failing haemodialysis arteriovenous shunts treated under conditions of actual care.