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Brandão MÂ, Rodrigues Z, Sampaio S, Acioli J, Sampaio C. Catéter Venoso Totalmente Implantável em 278 Pacientes Oncológicos. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CANCEROLOGIA 2023. [DOI: 10.32635/2176-9745.rbc.2000v46n1.3401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Os catéteres totalmente implantáveis proporcionam acesso vascular prolongado, baixo risco durante inserção e remoção, fácil manutenção, conforto e segurança para o paciente e baixo índice de complicações. Nosso objetivo é relatar a experiência com 278 catéteres implantados por um único cirurgião. Foram critérios para o implante: diagnóstico histopatológico, expectativa de vida maior que 3 meses, dificuldade de acesso venoso periférico e programa de quimioterapia. Entre março de 1990 e março 1998 foram implantados 278 catéteres em 272 pacientes. Tempo de permanência: 382 dias (5a 2897) totalizando 106.457 dias. Sexo feminino 64.8%. Idade média 50,2 anos. Via de acesso: jugular interna 67,9%, jugular externa 26,5%, safena 2,2%, cefálica 1,7% e subclávia 1.7%. Complicações: #1. Obstrução (0,26/1000 dias) #2. Hematoma 6,11% do total, todos em pacientes leucêmicos. #3. Extravasamento 0,2/1000 dias). #4. Trombose (0,03/1000 dias). #5. Infecção 20 episódios, 0,19/1000 dias), sendo 6 lúmen, 7 peri-port e 7 suspeita clínica de sepses. Foram retirados 34 catéteres, 26 por complicações e 8 ao término do tratamento. Permanecem vivos em uso do cateter 45,2%. Não apresentaram qualquer tipo de complicação 74,5% dos pacientes. Em nossa experiência o número de complicações é baixo. O manuseio é realizado exclusivamente por profissionais treinados. Atenção com pacientes leucêmicos para a formação de hematomas.
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Soundappan SSV, Lam L, Cass DT, Karpelowsky J. Open Versus Ultrasound Guided Tunneled Central Venous Access in children: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Surg Res 2020; 260:284-292. [PMID: 33360753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2020.11.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare open insertion to ultrasound guided percutaneous insertion of central access catheters performed in a tertiary pediatric hospital in terms of its safety and complication rates. METHODS This was an ethics approved prospective randomized trial of children under 16 y of age. Procedure was performed by surgeons with varying experience with percutaneous and open insertion. Primary outcome studied was complications-immediate and late. Secondary outcomes were time taken to complete procedure, conversion rates, duration of line use. RESULTS A total of 108 patients were analyzed. Sixty-four were male. Right internal jugular vein was accessed in 97. Eighty-one lines were double lumen, 23 implantable access devices, and the rest were single lumen catheters. More than one needle puncture was needed in 22% of the cases but there were no conversions in the ultrasound group. Twelve patients needed more than one insertion to achieve optimal position of the tip. Eleven patients had immediate and late complications. Percutaneous lines lasted 45 d longer though this was not statistically significant. Operating time was 20.6% shorter with percutaneous access. Post-removal measurement of vein size by ultrasound demonstrated significant decrease in size in the open group. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound guided percutaneous insertion was safe. The study also demonstrated a decrease in operating times, preservation of vein size, and no increase in complication rates in the US group when performed by operators of varying expertise.
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- Soundappan S V Soundappan
- Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Division of Child and Adolescent health, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Division of Child and Adolescent health, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Division of Child and Adolescent health, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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van den Bosch CH, van der Bruggen JT, Frakking FNJ, Terwisscha van Scheltinga CEJ, van de Ven CP, van Grotel M, Wellens LM, Loeffen YGT, Fiocco M, Wijnen MHWA. Incidence, severity and outcome of central line related complications in pediatric oncology patients; A single center study. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:1894-1900. [PMID: 30415957 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Central venous access device (CVAD)-related complications are associated with high morbidity rates. This study was performed to underline the importance of CVAD-complication prevention and treatment. METHODS An audit of practice of CVAD-related complications in pediatric oncology patients receiving a CVAD between January 2015 and June 2017 was performed. CVADs included were totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs), Hickman-Broviac® (HB), nontunneled, and peripherally inserted CVADs. RESULTS A total of 201 children, with 307 CVADs, were analyzed. The incidence rates per 1000 CVAD-days for the most common complications were 1.66 for malfunctions, and 1.51 for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Of all CVADs inserted, 37.1% were removed owing to complications, of which 45.6% were owing to CLABSIs. In 42% of the CLABSIs, the CLABSI could be successfully cured with systemic antibiotic treatment only. Of all included patients, 5.0% were admitted to the intensive care unit owing to CLABSI. The HB-CVAD compared to the TIVAP was a risk factor for CVAD-related complications, CLABSIs and dislocations in particular. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of CVAD-related complications is high. Research on the prevention and treatment of CVAD-related complications in pediatric oncology patients should be a high priority for all health care professionals. TYPE OF STUDY Prognosis study (retrospective). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Ceder H van den Bosch
- Department of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584, CS, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584, CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584, CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584, CS, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584, CS, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584, CS, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatric Infectious diseases and Immunology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, Lundlaan 6, 3584, EA, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Medical Statistics, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584, CS, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Mathematical Institute, Niels Bohrweg 1, 2333, CA, Leiden, the Netherlands; Leiden University, Rapenburg 70, 2311, EZ, Leiden, the Netherlands; Department of Biomedical Data Sciences, Leiden University Medical Center, Einthovenweg 20, 2333, ZC, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584, CS, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Polychronidis G, Hennes R, Engerer C, Knebel P, Schultze D, Bruckner T, Müller-Stich BP, Fischer L. Use of a hydrophilic coating wire reduces significantly the rate of central vein punctures and the incidence of pneumothorax in totally implantable access port (TIAP) surgery. BMC Surg 2017; 17:131. [PMID: 29216858 PMCID: PMC5721482 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-017-0329-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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- Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, INF 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, INF 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, INF 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry, Institute of Medical Biometry and Informatics (IMBI), Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, INF 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, INF 110, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany. .,Department of Surgery, Klinikum Mittelbaden Baden-Baden Bühl, Balger Str. 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Germany.
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Vincentelli J, Braguer D, Guillet P, Delorme J, Carles G, Perez R, Duffaud F, Nicoara A, Drancourt M, Favre R, Crevat A. Formulation of a flush solution of heparin, vancomycin, and colistin for implantable access systems in oncology. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/107815529700300103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction: Because of the increased use of im plantable access systems, the incidence of blood stream and catheter infections associated with these systems has concomitantly increased. Classically, he parin-lock flush solutions were used to prevent thrombosis; more recently, vancomycin was added to the solution to prevent infections caused by Gram- positive bacteria, particularly coagulase-negative Staphylococci. Disorders due to Gram-negative organ isms have now appeared in oncologic patients. We therefore tested the addition of colistin to heparin- vancomycin solutions. Colistin was chosen for its good activity against Gram-negative bacteria (98% susceptibility in our hospital), its good tolerance due to low systemic passage, and its low cost. Methods: We developed formulations contain ing heparin (100 IU/mL) and various concentrations of vancomycin (10-500 μg/mL) and colistin (10-100 μg/mL) in 0.9% NaCl. Each sterile solution was tested for physical and chemical compatibility (spectropho tometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and pH mea surements) and its antibacterial activity (against ox acillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecium, Klebsiella pneumoniae exhibiting broad- spectrum betalactamase (BSBL), imipenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa) for 2 months at 4°C and at room temperature. Results: The most suitable combination of drugs is heparin (100 IU/mL), vancomycin (100 μg/mL), and colistin (100 μg/mL). This flush solution main tains activity when stored at 4°C for up to 1 month. Conclusions: We feel that the combination of heparin, vancomycin, and colistin can be used as a flush solution for indwelling catheters.
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- Laboratory of Bacteriology CHU Timone, Marseille, France
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- Laboratory of Bacteriology CHU Timone, Marseille, France
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Hemophilia is a hereditary disorder in which the major clinical manifestation is bleeding into the joints, muscles, internal organs and the CNS, often without any obvious trauma. Bleeding can be fatal as in the case of CNS hemorrhage, or severely debilitating following repeated bleeding into joints that results in crippling arthritis. Treatment for hemophilia includes the intravenous administration of clotting factor concentrates to replace the missing or defective protein. Venous access is therefore critical to the treatment of hemophilia and the prevention of complications due to bleeding. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately half of patients less than 16 years of age and one-third of all patients with hemophilia receive regular prophylactic injections of clotting factor concentrates. Prophylaxis, or the regular scheduled administration of antihemophilic factor concentrate, is effective in preventing bleeding. Among those patients with severe disease, in the absence of prophylaxis, approximately 13 bleeds, including nine joint hemorrhages, occur annually. In contrast, when prophylaxis is administered, the annual number of total and joint bleeds decreases to five and three, respectively. One of the major barriers to the more wide-spread use of prophylaxis is venous access. While peripheral venipuncture remains the first choice for venous access, central venous access devices are frequently used to facilitate repeated and/or urgent administration of clotting factor concentrates. The advantages of central venous access devices are well recognized in certain treatment regimens such as prophylaxis and immune tolerance therapy, as well as certain patient groups such as young children in whom venipuncture is often difficult and traumatic, and adults with scarred veins. Central venous access devices also allow earlier commencement of both home treatment and prophylaxis. The goal of this review is to discuss the different types of central venous access devices and their role in the management of hemophilia to provide practitioners that care for patients with hemophilia with the necessary information to make sound therapeutic recommendations to their patients.
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- Leonard A Valentino
- The RUSH Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center, Rush University Medical Center, 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Mangum DS, Verma A, Weng C, Sheng X, Larsen R, Kirchhoff AC, Druzgal C, Fluchel M. A comparison of central lines in pediatric oncology patients: Early removal and patient centered outcomes. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2013; 60:1890-5. [PMID: 23868811 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.24687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2013] [Accepted: 06/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND While there is increasing evidence supporting the choice of subcutaneous ports (SPs) over external venous catheters (EVCs) in pediatric oncology patients, prior conflicting studies exist and little data have been gathered as to which type of central line is preferred from the patient/family perspective. PROCEDURE We performed a single institution, 10 years, retrospective analysis of central lines in pediatric oncology patients (n = 878) to evaluate unplanned early removal and cause of removal while simultaneously obtaining a cross sectional survey of 143 of the primary caretakers/parents of these patients to evaluate their overall satisfaction with the line. RESULTS EVCs have significantly higher odds of unplanned early removal in comparison to SPs (6.7% of SPs vs. 27.3% of EVCs, odds ratio (OR) = 6.3, P < 0.0001 when controlling for age and diagnosis) secondary to increased infection, malfunction and patient preference. Patients with SPs felt like their central line was easier to care for, had less daily impact in their life, and were overall more satisfied with their central line compared to patients with EVCs, even when controlling for early removal (P < 0.0001 for all). SP patients were much more likely to state that they would choose the same type of line again (OR = 15, P < 0.0001) than EVC patients. CONCLUSION SPs demonstrated lower removal rates and greater patient satisfaction than EVCs. These data should be considered when choosing a central line for pediatric cancer patients.
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- David Spencer Mangum
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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Celebi S, Sezgin ME, Cakır D, Baytan B, Demirkaya M, Sevinir B, Bozdemir SE, Gunes AM, Hacimustafaoglu M. Catheter-associated bloodstream infections in pediatric hematology-oncology patients. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2013; 30:187-94. [PMID: 23458064 DOI: 10.3109/08880018.2013.772683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSIs) are common complications encountered with cancer treatment. The aims of this study were to analyze the factors associated with recurrent infection and catheter removal in pediatric hematology-oncology patients. All cases of CABSIs in patients attending the Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology between January 2008 and December 2010 were reviewed. A total of 44 episodes of CABSIs, including multiple episodes involving the same catheter, were identified in 31 children with cancer. The overall CABSIs rate was 7.4 infections per 1000 central venous catheter (CVC) days. The most frequent organism isolated was coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (CONS). The CVC was removed in nine (20.4%) episodes. We found that hypotension, persistent bacteremia, Candida infection, exit-side infection, neutropenia, and prolonged duration of neutropenia were the factors for catheter removal. There were 23 (52.2%) episodes of recurrence or reinfection. Mortality rate was found to be 9.6% in children with CABSIs. In this study, we found that CABSIs rate was 7.4 infections per 1000 catheter-days. CABSIs rates in our hematology-oncology patients are comparable to prior reports. Because CONS is the most common isolated microorganism in CABSIs, vancomycin can be considered part of the initial empirical regimen.
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- Solmaz Celebi
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Uludag University Medical Faculty, Bursa, Turkey.
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White AD, Othman D, Dawrant MJ, Sohrabi S, Young AL, Squire R. Implantable versus cuffed external central venous catheters for the management of children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Pediatr Surg Int 2012. [PMID: 23178960 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-012-3213-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine if there is a difference between complications for totally implantable central venous catheters (ports) and tunnelled external central venous catheters (external CVCs) that result in early removal of the central venous catheter (CVC) in children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). METHODS All children hospitalised between November 1996 and December 2007 with ALL who had a CVC were included retrospectively. We analysed data regarding the patient's first CVC. RESULTS We included 322 patients. 254 received a port and 68 received an external CVC. There were 102 CVC complications that required removal of the CVC prior to the completion of chemotherapy (65 in patients with ports, 37 in patients with external CVCs). Overall complications requiring CVC removal were significantly less likely to occur in the patient's with ports (p < 0.001). Ports were significantly less likely to require removal prior to the end of treatment overall (p < 0.001) and for specific complications such as infection (p < 0.001) and dislodgement (p = 0.001). However, when adjusted for disease severity there is no difference in premature CVC removal rates. CONCLUSION When patients are risk-stratified for disease severity there is no difference in rates of CVC removal prior to completion of treatment.
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- Alan D White
- Paediatric Surgical Department, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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Ribeiro RC, Abib SCV, Aguiar AS, Schettini ST. Long-term complications in totally implantable venous access devices: randomized study comparing subclavian and internal jugular vein puncture. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2012; 58:274-7. [PMID: 21674765 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.23220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2010] [Accepted: 05/03/2011] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND This prospective randomized study evaluated complications related to long-term totally implantable catheters in oncologic children and adolescents by comparing venopunction performed either in the jugular or subclavian vein. METHODS A total of 83 catheters were implanted from January 2004 to April 2006 and followed-up until March 2008. Patients were randomly allocated to the subclavian or jugular vein group. The endpoint was complications that led to catheter revision or catheter removal. RESULTS Six patients were excluded, 43 had the catheter implanted in the subclavian and 34 in the jugular vein. Subclavian catheters were used for up to 12.6 months, while jugular catheters were kept in place for up to 14.8 months (P = 0.38). No statistical differences were found between the groups concerning age, sex, leukocyte count, platelet count, type of admission (in or outpatient), or previous chemotherapy regimens. When analyzed individually, long-term complications did not present statistically significant differences either. Infection occurred in 20 and 11% (P = 0.44), while catheter embolism took place in 23 and 8% (P = 0.11) of patients with subclavian and jugular catheters, respectively. A statistical difference was seen in the total number of complications, which occurred in 48 and 23% (P = 0.02) of patients in the subclavian and in the jugular groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Catheters implanted by puncture in the subclavian vein were more prone to late complications than those implanted in the jugular vein.
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- Rodrigo C Ribeiro
- Pediatric Surgery Department, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Handrup MM, Møller JK, Frydenberg M, Schrøder H. Placing of tunneled central venous catheters prior to induction chemotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2010; 55:309-13. [PMID: 20582964 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.22530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) are inevitable in children with acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL). The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of CVC-related complications in children with ALL in relation to timing of catheter placement and type of catheter. PROCEDURE All children hospitalized from January 2000 to March 2008 with newly diagnosed ALL and with double-lumen total implantable devices (TIDs) or tunneled external catheters (TEs) were included retrospectively. We only used data related to the patient's first catheter. RESULTS We included 98 children; 35 received a TID and the remaining 63 received a TE. A total number of 29,566 catheter days and 93 catheter-associated blood stream infections (CABSI) was identified. We found a CABSI rate of 3.1/1,000 catheter days (5.4/1,000 catheter days for TEs and 1.4/1,000 catheter days for TIDs, incidence rate ratio (IRR) 3.82 (95% CI 2.37-6.35) P = 0.0001). No difference was found in CABSI between neither early versus later placed TIDs (IRR = 0.99 (95% CI 0.41-2.45) P = 0.98) nor early versus later placed TEs (IRR = 0.81 (95% CI 0.40-1.86) P = 0.54). We found no difference between early and later placed catheters regarding non-elective removal (RR = 0.86 (95% CI 0.72-1.03) P = 0.09). TEs had a higher risk of non-elective removal compared with TIDs (RR = 3.95 (95% CI 1.88-8.29) P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The study did not find that children with ALL and with early placed CVCs experienced significantly more complications compared with children with late placed catheters. This study found that children with ALL and TEs experienced more complications than children with TIDs.
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- Mette Møller Handrup
- Department of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital Skejby, Brendstrupgårdsvej, Arhus, Denmark.
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[Requirements for hygiene in the medical care of immunocompromised patients. Recommendations from the Committee for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)]. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2010; 53:357-88. [PMID: 20300719 PMCID: PMC7095954 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-010-1028-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Empiric treatment with once-daily cefonicid and gentamicin for febrile non-neutropenic pediatric cancer patients with indwelling central venous catheters. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2008; 30:527-32. [PMID: 18797200 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0b013e3181754184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The approach to treating febrile non-neutropenic hematooncologic patients with central venous catheters varies. We recently introduced once-daily administration of cefonicid and gentamicin for such children who were in good clinical condition and without focal signs of infection. Our 2-year experience of 125 episodes in 54 children is hereby reported. Absolute neutrophil counts were 550 to 16,700/mm. Bacteremia occurred in 6.4% episodes: only in patients with Hickman/Broviac catheters and not in those with port-a-caths [8/37 (21.6%) vs. 0/17 patients, P=0.046; 8/86 (9.3%) vs. 0/39 episodes, P=0.056]. The pathogens were coagulase-negative staphylococci (3), Streptococcus pneumoniae (2), Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae (1), methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (1), and Streptococcus milleri (1). All patients remained in stable clinical condition and all, except for 2 who became neutropenic and 1 with S. aureus bacteremia who developed cellulitis, defervesced while on the empiric therapy. Three episodes could not be managed as outpatients. No adverse effects were observed. We conclude that our approach is efficacious and safe and, furthermore, that empiric antibiotic therapy may not be indicated for selected patients with port-a-caths. Future study of children with Hickman/Broviac catheters will evaluate the use of cefonicid alone.
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Totally implantable venous access ports via the external jugular vein: safety and effectiveness for young pediatric patients. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2008; 30:366-8. [PMID: 18458570 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0b013e31816916bf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Various venous approaches are possible during implanting a totally venous access port. The veins, which are commonly used in pediatric patients are internal and external jugular veins. Comparison of different venous approaches has been discussed in a few reports only. The present study reviews the complication rate, operation time of implanting the port via different veins in children. PATIENTS AND METHODS From January 2003 to December 2005, 94 venous access ports were implanted in 88 consecutive patients in the Pediatric Surgical section of the Taipei Veterans General Hospital. The patients were classified according to the vein used. Group A (n=45), the external jugular vein access group; and group B (n=43), the internal jugular vein access group. RESULTS The operation time in group A and B were 38.4+/-11.1 and 57.6+/-20.3 min, respectively. The mean operation time of group A was significantly shorter than that of group B (P<0.001). The overall complication rates in group A and B were 8.5%, and 19.1%, respectively. These differences, however, were not significant (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The external jugular vein approach has a shorter operation time and a lower complication rate than the internal jugular vein approach. This approach may be a method of choice in selected pediatric patients.
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Skin and soft tissue complications in pediatric leukemia patients with and without central venous catheters. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2008; 30:32-5. [PMID: 18176177 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0b013e31815cc429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We aimed to retrospectively evaluate the skin and soft tissue complications secondary to procedures in acute leukemia patients with and without catheters. Eighty-seven acute leukemia patients (75 acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 12 acute myeloid leukemia ) were included. There were 30 patients with 37 catheter use (6 port, 31 Hickman catheter) and 57 patients without catheter. In patients with catheters, skin and soft tissue complications were seen in 20 (66%) children. The most frequent complication was cellulitis (55%). In the patients without catheter, skin and soft tissue complications were seen in 37 (65%) patients. Cellulitis (37.8%) and extravasation (37.8%) were the most frequent causes. When the frequency of skin and soft tissue complications in patients with and without catheters were compared with each other, there was statistically no significant difference (P=0.792). The duration of chemotherapy was significantly longer in patients who developed skin and soft tissue complications with or without catheters when compared with the duration of the therapy in patients without any skin and soft tissue complications (259.2+/-36.3 and 218.3+/-58.3 d, respectively; P<0.0001). In pediatric leukemia patients, with or without catheters, skin and soft tissue complications are common and these complications may prolong the duration of chemotherapy.
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Although neutropenia is recognized as a risk factor for infection and compromised wound healing, there are little data regarding the specific impact of neutropenia on morbidity and mortality after placement of implanted central venous catheters (CVC). We conducted a retrospective review of children with a diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia or aplastic anemia who received a CVC over a 5-year period. The absolute neutrophil count immediately before catheter placement was recorded. Three hundred eight catheters were placed in 195 patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia and 15 with aplastic anemia. Absolute neutrophil count was less than 0.5 x 109/L in 105 cases (Group 1). The incidence of CVC removal for all causes and for infection within 100 days in Group 1 was 17.1 per cent and 11.4 per cent, respectively, compared with 7.9 per cent ( P = 0.01) and 1.5 per cent ( P < 0.0001) with absolute neutrophil count 0.5 x 109/L or greater (Group 2). Infections included two cases of mucormycosis with one death. Ports were more likely than Hickman catheters (C. R. Bard Inc., Murray Hill, NJ) to be removed for all causes ( P = 0.01) and for infection ( P = 0.04). The placement of implanted central venous catheters in neutropenic children was associated with substantial infectious morbidity and one death. When possible, CVC, particularly ports, should be avoided in the presence of neutropenia.
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- Arvand Elihu
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, California
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Children's Hospital, Loma Linda, California
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OBJECTIVE This retrospective case series sought to determine the incidence and profile of catheter-related complications associated with Port-A-Cath insertions in paediatric cancer patients, as well as predictive factors for infection-related port removals. METHODS Between January 2002 and December 2004, 175 consecutive Port-A-Cath insertions were followed for a total of 75,000 days (median, 407; range, 6-1,074). Incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs), other complications and CRBSI-related port removals were analysed for cases with acute leukaemia versus other malignancies. RESULTS A total of 33 CRBSIs were encountered in 26 cases (18.9%), an infection rate of 0.44 episodes per 1,000 catheter days. While mean preoperative platelet count was 125.34 x 10(9)/L in children with acute leukaemia and 392.11 x 10(9)/L in those with other malignancies (p < 0.01), the incidence of all complications were similar between both subgroups. Staphylococcus epidermidis (23.1%) and Klebsiella spp. (19.2%) were most commonly isolated from infected ports. Median patient age and duration of implantation in CRBSI-related port removals was 1.5 years and 111 days respectively, and 10.0 years and 414 days respectively in CRBSIs without port removal. CONCLUSION Minimal complications are associated with Port-A-Cath insertions, even in thrombocytopaenic leukaemic patients. The dominance of Gram-negative organisms in CRBSIs parallels the changing trend of nosocomial infectious agents involved in catheter-related infections.
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- Amos H P Loh
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
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Simon A, Bode U, Beutel K. Diagnosis and treatment of catheter-related infections in paediatric oncology: an update. Clin Microbiol Infect 2006; 12:606-20. [PMID: 16774556 DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2006.01416.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Otherwise unexplained clinical signs of infection in patients with long-term tunnelled or totally implanted central venous access devices (CVADs) are suspected to be CVAD-associated. Diagnostic methods include catheter swabs, blood cultures and cultures of the catheter tip or port reservoir. In the case of a suspected CVAD-related bloodstream infection in paediatric oncology patients, in-situ treatment without prompt removal of the device can be attempted. Removal of the CVAD should be considered if bacteraemia persists or relapses > or = 72 h after the initiation of (in-vitro effective) antibacterial therapy administered through the line. Timely removal of the device is also recommended if the patient suffers from a complicated infection, or if Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii or Candida spp. are isolated from blood cultures. Duration of therapy depends on the immunological recovery of the patient, the pathogen isolated and the presence of related complications, such as thrombosis, pneumonia, endocarditis and osteomyelitis. Antibiotic lock techniques in addition to systemic treatment are beneficial for Gram-positive infections. Although prospectively controlled studies are lacking, the concomitant use of urokinase locks and taurolidine secondary prophylaxis seem to favour catheter salvage.
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- A Simon
- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital Medical Centre, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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Wiernikowski JT, Athale UH. Thromboembolic complications in children with cancer. Thromb Res 2006; 118:137-52. [PMID: 16039698 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2005.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2005] [Revised: 06/06/2005] [Accepted: 06/07/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Thrombosis is a significant problem in patients with cancer. The impact of thromboembolism in association with childhood cancer is not clearly defined. Similarly the information of prevention and management of thromboembolic events in children receiving cancer-therapy is limited. This review aims to examine current knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology and management of thrombosis in association with cancer in children.
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- John T Wiernikowski
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, McMaster Children's Hospital Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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de Jonge RCJ, Polderman KH, Gemke RJBJ. Central venous catheter use in the pediatric patient: mechanical and infectious complications. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2005; 6:329-39. [PMID: 15857534 DOI: 10.1097/01.pcc.0000161074.94315.0a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Following the introduction and widespread use of central venous catheters (CVCs) in adults, these devices are being used with increasing frequency in the pediatric population. This review will focus on differences between adults and children regarding CVC use and its potential complications. Both mechanical and infectious complications will be discussed. DATA SOURCES Systematic review of the literature. CONCLUSIONS CVC-related complications in pediatric patients are closely linked to age, body size, and age-related immune status. In older children, many complications are similar to those encountered in adult patients. Because of ongoing growth and body changes, a cutoff point beyond which children can be regarded as "young adults" is difficult to define; many of our recommendations are therefore age-related. More frequently than in adults, an implanted port may be the first choice in pediatric patients when long indwelling times are expected. The optimal site of insertion also depends on factors such as the patients' age as well as the need for sedation and analgesia during the insertion procedure. In contrast to guidelines in adult patients, we recommend that a radiograph always be made following CVC insertion to check the position of the catheter. Regarding prevention of infectious complications, we recommend full sterile barrier precautions during CVC insertion and strict protocols for catheter care. CVCs should be removed as soon as possible when they are no longer needed, but there is no place for elective CVC replacement on a routine basis. New developments such as the use of impregnated catheters might help reduce infection rates; however, additional research will be required to provide more evidence of benefit in the pediatric population.
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- Rogier C J de Jonge
- Department of Pediatrics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Sehirali S, Inal MM, Ozsezgin S, Sanci M, Atli O, Nayki C, Yildirim Y, Tinar S. A randomized prospective study of comparison of reservoir ports versus conventional vascular access in advanced-stage ovarian carcinoma cases treated with chemotherapy. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2005; 15:228-32. [PMID: 15823104 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2005.15208.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Vascular access ports were developed to overcome many of the problems associated with limited peripheral access, combined with the need for frequent venipuncture, in oncology patients receiving long-term intensive therapy. In this study, we compared the effectivity and acceptability of vascular access port with conventional needle application together with complication rates in ovarian cancer patients. Advanced-stage ovarian carcinoma cases under chemotherapy treatment were equally randomized into two groups, implantable vascular access ports applied to one group (22 cases) and conventional vascular access applied to the other (38 cases) as a control group. Anteroposterior thoracic X-rays of implantable port-applied cases were taken before and after the application. Vortex reservoir ports (Horizon Medical Products, Inc., Manchester, GA) were used in the application to the subclavian vein. Classic peripheral venipuncture method (Medikit), Mediflon(trade mark) IV cannula with PTFE radiopaque catheter and injection valve, Eastern Medikit Ltd, Gurgaon, Haryana, India) was used in the control group. Vascular accesses of all cases were controlled just after the application, 12 h after the application, and during each drug or intravenous fluid application. Mean port insertion time was 26.3 min. Total port occlusion was observed in two of the port-applied cases (11.7%) and partial port occlusion was observed in five of the port-applied cases (29%). Heparin and saline combination was used in order to open the port tip, in five cases, two with total occlusion and three with partial occlusion. Infection was observed in only one case (5%) to whom appropriate therapy was given, and the port was taken out. Ports of two cases were also taken out because of skin dehiscence. No change in port tip position was observed in any of the cases. Total occlusion was observed in 16 of the 38 cases (42.1%) with conventional vascular access. In 12 cases (31.5%), a need arose to change the conventional vascular access. No vascular access was found in 13 of the 38 cases (34.2%). Application of reservoir ports especially to cases with advanced-stage carcinomas, under chemotherapeutic drug treatment, leads to minimal anxiety for the patient and his/her family and minimal risk of physical trauma to the patient with only one vascular access. Reservoir ports occlude or cause infection to a lesser extent than classic vascular access methods. Occlusion or infection rates of reservoir ports are statistically significant, lower than those of classic venipuncture.
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- S Sehirali
- Gynecologic Oncology Department, SSK Aegean Maternity Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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Yousef AA, Fryer CJH, Chedid FD, Abbas AAH, Felimban SK, Khattab TM. A pilot study of prophylactic ciprofloxacin during delayed intensification in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2004; 43:637-43. [PMID: 15390313 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.20065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND We hypothesized that prophylactic administration of an appropriate antibiotic following each delayed intensification (DI) in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) would reduce the episodes of fever and bacteremia associated with neutropenia, and hence reduce both the rate and duration of hospitalization. PROCEDURE All patients in the study were treated according to a modified Medical Research Council United Kingdom ALL XI (MRC UKALL XI) protocol utilizing three DI courses. Between June and December 2000 patients received prophylactic ciprofloxacin following DI courses. The rates of hospitalization and bacteremias were compared to ALL patients who had received between one and three DI courses prior to June 2000. RESULTS There were 69 patients who received a total of 194 DIs (controls 130; study group 64). The rate of hospitalization was 90% in the controls and 58% in the study group (P < 0.001). The median hospital stay was 10.1 days for controls and 6.0 for the study group (P < 0.001). Intensive care unit admissions were reduced from 12 to 1.5% (P = 0.02). The overall rate of proven bacteremia was reduced from 22 to 9% (P = 0.028). There were no Gram-negative bacteremias in the study group compared to 10 (7.7%) in the controls (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Compared to historical controls, patients in this study receiving prophylactic ciprofloxacin had a reduced rate and duration of hospitalization and incidence of Gram-negative bacteremia.
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- Abdelmottaleb A Yousef
- Princess Noorah Oncology Center, King Abdullaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Ewenstein BM, Valentino LA, Journeycake JM, Tarantino MD, Shapiro AD, Blanchette VS, Hoots WK, Buchanan GR, Manco-Johnson MJ, Rivard GE, Miller KL, Geraghty S, Maahs JA, Stuart R, Dunham T, Navickis RJ. Consensus recommendations for use of central venous access devices in haemophilia. Haemophilia 2004; 10:629-48. [PMID: 15357790 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2004.00943.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Venous access is essential for delivery of haemophilia factor concentrate. Wherever possible, peripheral veins remain the route of choice, and the use of central venous access devices (CVADs) should be limited to cases of clear need in patients with caregivers able to exercise diligence in CVAD care and should continue no longer than necessary. CVADs are of recognized value for repeated administration of coagulation factors in haemophilia, particularly for prophylaxis and immune tolerance therapy and in young children. Evidence to guide best practices has been fragmentary, and standardized methods for CVAD usage have yet to be established. We have developed management recommendations based upon available published evidence as well as extensive clinical experience. These recommendations address patient and CVAD selection; CVAD placement, care and removal; caregiver/patient guidance; and complications, including infection and thrombosis. In the absence of inhibitors, ports are recommended, primarily because of fewer associated infections than with external catheters. For patients with inhibitors, ports also appear to be associated with fewer infections. Infection is the most frequent complication, and recommendations to prevent and treat infections are supported by extensive clinical data and experience. Strict adherence to handwashing and aseptic technique are essential elements of catheter care. Evidence-based data regarding the detection and treatment of CVAD-related thrombotic complications are limited. Caregiver education is an integral part of CVAD use and the procedural practices of users should be regularly re-assessed. These recommendations provide a basis for sound current CVAD practice and are expected to undergo further refinements as new evidence is compiled and clinical experience is gained.
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- B M Ewenstein
- Baxter BioScience, Westlake Village, California 91362, USA.
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Hanna H, Benjamin R, Chatzinikolaou I, Alakech B, Richardson D, Mansfield P, Dvorak T, Munsell MF, Darouiche R, Kantarjian H, Raad I. Long-term silicone central venous catheters impregnated with minocycline and rifampin decrease rates of catheter-related bloodstream infection in cancer patients: a prospective randomized clinical trial. J Clin Oncol 2004; 22:3163-71. [PMID: 15284269 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.04.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 155] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of long-term nontunneled silicone catheters impregnated with minocycline and rifampin (M-R) in reducing catheter-related bloodstream infections. PATIENTS AND METHODS This prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial was conducted at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, a tertiary care hospital in Houston, TX. All patients in the trial had a malignancy. RESULTS Between September 1999 and May 2002, 356 assessable catheters were used: 182 M-R and 174 nonimpregnated. The patients' characteristics were comparable between the two study groups. The mean (+/- standard deviation) duration of catheterization with M-R catheters was comparable to that of nonimpregnated catheters (66.21 +/- 30.88 v 63.01 +/- 30.80 days). A total of 17 catheter-related bloodstream infections occurred during the course of the study. Three were associated with the use of M-R catheters and 14 were associated with the nonimpregnated catheters, with a rate of catheter-related bloodstream infection of 0.25 and 1.28/1,000 catheter-days, respectively (P = .003). Gram-positive cocci accounted for the majority of the organisms causing the infections. There were no allergic reactions associated with M-R catheters. CONCLUSION Long-term nontunneled central venous catheters impregnated with minocycline and rifampin are efficacious and safe in reducing catheter-related bloodstream infections in cancer patients.
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- Hend Hanna
- The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Infectious Diseases, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Abbas AAH, Fryer CJH, Paltiel C, Chedid F, Felimban SK, Yousef AA, Khattab TM. Factors influencing central line infections in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: results of a single institutional study. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2004; 42:325-31. [PMID: 14966828 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.10450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND We compared the rates of infection in external catheters (ECs) and totally implantable devices (TIDs) and the effect of timing of insertion in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). PROCEDURE Central line data was collected on all children with ALL referred to the National Guard Hospital, Jeddah. Data was collected retrospectively from 1996 to September 1999 and prospectively thereafter. Only ECs were inserted prior to 1999 subsequently TIDs were preferred. RESULTS One hundred forty eight children with ALL, mean age 5.1 years had 129 ECs and 70 TIDs inserted for a total of 41,382 catheter days. The overall rate of infective episodes (infections/1,000 catheter days) was 3.43. Of the initial 148 lines 100 developed complications of which 76 (51%) were secondary to an infective episode. Only young age and treatment protocol were risk factors for first line infections (P < 0.05). There was weak evidence that ECs had an earlier time to infection compared to TIDs (P = 0.056). CONCLUSIONS In this study, population central lines were associated with a high rate of infection. Treatment protocol and age were the only significant risk factors when only first lines were considered. Delaying catheter insertion for more than 3 weeks from diagnosis did not reduce the risk of infection.
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- Adil A H Abbas
- Division of Pediatric Oncology, Princess Nourah Oncology Centre, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Central venous access devices (CVADs) can facilitate repeated and/or urgent administration of coagulation factors in haemophilic patients. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of complication rates and risk factors for poor outcome. Forty-eight studies with a total of 2704 patients and 2973 CVADs were included. The primary indications for CVADs were immune tolerance therapy (34.9% of patients), difficult venous access (31.8%) and prophylaxis (29.1%). Fully implanted CVADs were employed in 77.4% of cases and external CVADs in 22.6%. A total of 1190 infections were reported, and the pooled incidence of infection was 0.66 per 1000 CVAD days [confidence interval (CI), 0.44-0.97 per 1000 CVAD days]. Among patients developing infection, the pooled time to first infection was 295 days (CI, 181-479 days). Presence of inhibitors was an independent risk factor for infection with an incidence rate ratio (IRR) of 1.67 (CI, 1.15-2.43). Infection was less likely in patients >6 years of age (IRR, 0.46; CI, 0.27-0.79) and recipients of fully implanted CVADs (IRR, 0.31; CI, 0.12-0.86). Available information on thrombosis was limited, with only 55 cases being reported. Eventually, 31.3% of CVADs were removed, and infection was the reason for removal in 69.9% of cases and thrombosis in 4.1%. The pooled time period CVADs remained indwelling prior to removal or the expiration of the study observation period was 578 days per CVAD (CI, 456-733 days per CVAD). CVADs can confer major benefits in patients with haemophilia requiring long-term venous access, and serious complications are rare.
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- L A Valentino
- RUSH Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Center, RUSH University and RUSH Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL 60612-3833, USA.
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Pracchia LF, Dias LCS, Dorlhiac-Llacer PE, Chamone DDAF. Comparison of catheter-related infection risk in two different long-term venous devices in adult hematology-oncology patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 59:291-5. [PMID: 15543402 DOI: 10.1590/s0041-87812004000500012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE: Infection is the leading complication of long-term central venous catheters, and its incidence may vary according to catheter type. The objective of this study was to compare the frequency and probability of infection between two types of long-term intravenous devices. METHODS: Retrospective study in 96 onco-hematology patients with partially implanted catheters (n = 55) or completely implanted ones (n = 42). Demographic data and catheter care were similar in both groups. Infection incidence and infection-free survival were used for the comparison of the two devices. RESULTS: In a median follow-up time of 210 days, the catheter-related infection incidence was 0.2102/100 catheter-days for the partially implanted devices and 0.0045/100 catheter-days for the completely implanted devices; the infection incidence rate was 46.7 (CI 95% = 6.2 to 348.8). The 1-year first infection-free survival ratio was 45% versus 97%, and the 1-year removal due to infection-free survival ratio was 42% versus 97% for partially and totally implanted catheters, respectively (P <.001 for both comparisons). CONCLUSION: In the present study, the infection risk was lower in completely implanted devices than in partially implanted ones.
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- Luís Fernando Pracchia
- Department of Hematology and Hemotherapy, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo and the Pró-Sangue Foundation - São Paulo/SP, Brazil.
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Gordon K, Lloyd A. An exploration of the possible causes of occlusion problems in skin-tunnelled catheters used in paediatric oncology. J Res Nurs 2003. [DOI: 10.1177/136140960300800507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Occlusion in children's skin-tunnelled catheters throughout the course of treatment for malignant disease can lead to increased physical and psychological stress. A two-phase study at a paediatric oncology centre aimed to identify the factors associated with occlusion in children's skin-tunnelled catheters. The statistical findings show that occlusion problems were significantly more likely to occur in two groups of patients: those receiving dexamethasone as part of their treatment protocol, and children whose parents did not flush the line at home. In addition, the survey indicated that occlusion in skin-tunnelled catheters is a far more frequent problem than had been previously recognised. Further work is needed both to verify which factors are important and to guide future care of children with these catheters.
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- Oxford Centre for Health Care, Research and Development, Oxford Brookes University
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Male C, Chait P, Andrew M, Hanna K, Julian J, Mitchell L. Central venous line-related thrombosis in children: association with central venous line location and insertion technique. Blood 2003; 101:4273-8. [PMID: 12560228 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2002-09-2731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) in children are associated with central venous lines (CVLs). The study objective was to assess whether CVL location and insertion technique are associated with the incidence of VTE in children. We hypothesized that VTE would be more frequent with (1). CVL location on the left body side, (2). CVL location in the subclavian vein rather than the jugular vein, and (3). CVL insertion by percutaneous technique rather than venous cut-down. This was a prospective, multicenter cohort study in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who had a CVL placed in the upper venous system during induction chemotherapy. Characteristics of CVL were documented prospectively. All children had outcome assessment for VTE by objective radiographic tests, including bilateral venography, ultrasound, echocardiography, and cranial magnetic resonance imaging. Among 85 children, 29 (34%) had VTE; 28 VTEs appeared in the upper venous system, and 1 was sinovenous thrombosis. Left-sided CVL (odds ratio [OR], 2.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.0-6.4; P =.048), subclavian CVL (OR, 3.1; 95% CI, 1.2-8.5; P =.025), and percutaneous CVL insertion (OR, 3.5; 95% CI, 1.3-9.2; P =.011) were associated with an increased incidence of VTE. Interaction occurred between CVL vein location and insertion technique. Subclavian vein CVL inserted percutaneously had an increased incidence (54%) of VTE compared with any other combination (P =.07). For CVL in the upper venous system, CVL placement on the right side and in the jugular vein may reduce the risk for CVL-related VTE. If subclavian vein placement is necessary, CVL insertion by venous cut-down appears preferable over percutaneous insertion.
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Castagnola E, Molinari AC, Fratino G, Viscoli C. Conditions associated with infections of indwelling central venous catheters in cancer patients: a summary. Br J Haematol 2003; 121:233-9. [PMID: 12694244 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.2003.04209.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Elio Castagnola
- Infectious Diseases Unit and Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, G. Gaslini Children's Hospital, Genoa, Italy.
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The use of central venous catheters (CVCs) has revolutionized practice within paediatric oncology settings. However, many children experience problems with occlusion of these devices. When working effectively, CVCs can assist the administration of medication and withdrawal of blood samples and minimize the need for venepuncture, thus considerably easing the trauma of children undergoing treatment for malignant disease. However, when lines are occluded children will be subjected to venepuncture or anaesthetic for line replacement. There are a myriad of factors that may lead to occlusion. A study was undertaken to identify these and explore the effects that occlusion of a CVC can have on the child and family. The research was conducted in two phases. Phase one consisted of a review of case notes of 63 children from which five families were selected for interview. These were undertaken to examine the possible factors that may have precipitated line occlusion and the subsequent effect of this on their lives. The issues arising from the interviews and review of the case notes were used inform phase two, which comprised the development and distribution of a questionnaire in order to investigate key aspects within a larger population of 63 families. This article explores the information gained from children and families about the effect occlusion can have on them and their lives. Overall the findings revealed that parents felt anxious, angry and helpless when faced with occlusion and they described the coping strategies they used when the problem arose. Furthermore, providing information and education to parents regarding the care of the CVC was crucial. Following an analysis of the implications for practice the main recommendations were twofold. First, that structured teaching programmes and shared learning protocols should be developed to ensure that parents are fully conversant with the possible complications associated with the CVC. Second, parents should be provided with the knowledge and skills to feel competent in flushing their child's line when they go home. Both these recommendations have subsequently been introduced within the unit.
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Masci G, Magagnoli M, Zucali PA, Castagna L, Carnaghi C, Sarina B, Pedicini V, Fallini M, Santoro A. Minidose warfarin prophylaxis for catheter-associated thrombosis in cancer patients: can it be safely associated with fluorouracil-based chemotherapy? J Clin Oncol 2003; 21:736-9. [PMID: 12586814 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2003.02.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The use of prophylactic low-dose oral warfarin in cancer patients with a central venous catheter (CVC) in place has an established role in the prevention of thrombotic complications and is associated with a low hemorrhagic risk. Despite the literature indicating an adverse interaction between warfarin and fluorouracil (FU), the frequency of this interaction and whether it occurs when minidose warfarin is used is unknown. We analyzed the incidence of alterations in the International Normalized Ratio (INR) and bleeding in cancer patients given minidose warfarin during treatment with continuous-infusion FU-based regimens. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between July 1999 and August 2001, 95 cancer patients were evaluated. Forty-one patients (43%) had liver metastases. Seventy-nine patients (83%) had a Groshong CVC (Bard Access System, Salt Lake City, UT), and 16 (17%) had a Port-a-Cath device (Bard Access System). All patients received oral warfarin at a dose of 1 mg/daily as prophylaxis beginning the day after the catheter was positioned. An INR of more than 1.5 was considered significantly elevated. RESULTS INR elevation occurred in 31 patients (33%), with 18 patients (19%) having an INR more than 3.0. Twelve (39%) of the 31 patients had liver metastases. Bleeding was observed in eight patients (8%); seven of these patients had elevated INR levels. We observed INR elevations in 12 of 21 patients treated with a FU, folinic acid, and oxaliplatin (FOLFOX) regimen, 11 of 40 treated with a de Gramont regimen (FU and folinic acid), and five of 19 treated with a FU, folinic acid, and irinotecan (FOLFIRI) regimen. CONCLUSION A high incidence of INR abnormalities was observed in our cohort of patients, especially those treated with FOLFOX regimen. Clinicians should be aware of this interaction and should regularly monitor the prothrombin time in patients receiving warfarin and FU.
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- Giovanna Masci
- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
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Germanakis J, Stiakaki E, Galanakis E, Christidou A, Neonakis J, Dimitriou H, Tselentis Y, Kalmanti M. Prognostic value of quantitative blood cultures for the outcome of central venous catheters in children. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2003; 34:680-2. [PMID: 12374360 DOI: 10.1080/00365540210147570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Quantitative blood cultures have been used in order to define catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBI) in pediatric patients with malignancy and central venous catheters (CVCs). We prospectively followed 32 patients with a total of 38 CVCs for a period of 4 y (14,068 catheter-days). Of a total of 35 cases of bacteremia, 9 were considered to be CRBI (25%). The incidence of bacteremia in our study was 2.48 episodes/1,000 catheter-days and 20/38 CVCs (52%) were affected by bacteremia. The incidence of CRBI was 0.63 episodes/1,000 catheter-days and it was detected in 9/38 CVCs (23%). The catheter salvage rate in cases of bacteremia, irrespective of etiology, was 30/35 (85%). The catheter salvage rate in cases of CRBI was only 4/9 (44%), whereas all the catheters (26/26) in non-catheter-related cases of bacteremia were salvaged. We suggest that the use of quantitative blood cultures is a useful tool for the evaluation of bacteremia in patients with CVCs and is of prognostic value.
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Hachem R, Raad I. Prevention and management of long-term catheter related infections in cancer patients. Cancer Invest 2002; 20:1105-13. [PMID: 12449743 DOI: 10.1081/cnv-120015984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Long-term central venous catheters (CVC) are necessary in the care of cancer patients. However, catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is commonly associated with serious complications resulting in considerable morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of CRBSI frequently requires catheter removal to confirm the diagnosis by either quantitative or semiquantitative catheter culture method. Differential time to positivity, whereby a nonquantitative blood culture drawn from the CVC that becomes positive at least 2 hr earlier than the peripheral blood culture, is a new method for the diagnosis of CRBSI without removing the catheter. Prevention of CRBSI may be accomplished with the use of strict infection control measures, antimicrobial-impregnated catheters; and antibiotic-lock technique, as well as other methods. Once infection develops, management of long-term CRBSI is dictated by the type of organism, the severity of the infection, and availability of other venous access sites. If the infection is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, gram-negative bacilli, or Candida, the catheter should be removed and systemic antimicrobial therapy given for 10-14 days or longer in cases of complicated or deep-seated infection. In some cases, where there is no other venous access site, the catheter can remain in place, but a combination of systemic antimicrobials and antibiotic-lock therapy should be used.
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- Ray Hachem
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control and Employee Health, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Bachmann P, Coronel B, Frering B. Accès vasculaires en nutrition parentérale : émergence cutanée ou chambre implantable ? NUTR CLIN METAB 2002. [DOI: 10.1016/s0985-0562(02)00102-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Platzbecker U, Illmer T, Schaich M, Freiberg-Richter J, Helwig A, Plettig R, Jenke A, Ehninger G, Bornhäuser M. Double lumen port access in patients receiving allogeneic blood stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2001; 28:1067-72. [PMID: 11781618 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1703285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2001] [Accepted: 09/06/2001] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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We performed a prospective trial investigating the feasibility of a double lumen port access in 26 patients with hematological malignancies or solid tumors receiving either standard conditioning (n = 9, median age 49 years (range 19-65)) or dose-reduced conditioning (n = 17, median age 56 years (range 35-66)) followed by allogeneic blood stem cell transplantation. The port system was implanted within 3 months (n = 20, range 7-91 days) before transplantation or as indicated at different time points after transplantation (n = 6, range 28-680 days). Most infusions, including the graft itself and all blood drawings, were performed via the port. Over a cumulative duration of 5622 days (1310 days after standard conditioning (range 56-349) and 4431 days after dose-reduced conditioning (range 49-489)) two port systems of patients receiving standard conditioning were removed due to early postimplantation pocket infection on day 6 and 8 after insertion, respectively. In the dose-reduced conditioning group only one late removal (day 287) of a port was required. Most of the patients in both groups reported less pain and a higher degree of comfort compared to peripheral or central venipuncture. The use of double lumen port access during conditioning and in an outpatient setting after allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplantation is feasible and advantageous for both patient and medical staff. Implantation several weeks before the start of conditioning might help in avoiding early infectious complications after conventional myeloablative conditioning.
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- U Platzbecker
- Medical Clinic I, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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Apsner R, Muhm M, Unver B, Hörl WH, Sunder-Plassmann G. Expanding our interventional skills: placement of totally implantable injection ports by internists/intensivists. ACTA MEDICA AUSTRIACA 2001; 28:23-6. [PMID: 11253628 DOI: 10.1046/j.1563-2571.2001.01006.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Totally implantable injection ports are usually placed by surgeons or radiologists using fluoroscopic guidance. In a prospective study we evaluated the efficacy of percutaneous insertion of these devices without the use of fluoroscopic control by internists/intensivists experienced in the placement of permanent cuffed catheters. The supraclavicular approach to the subclavian vein was chosen for first line puncture site because of its low rate of malpositions and complications. 101 ports were inserted in 101 consecutive patients, 96 from the supraclavicular approach. Difficulties in introducing the catheter through the peel-away sheath, misplacement into adjacent vessels, secondary migration, or fragmentation of a line were not observed. Function was excellent in all ports. Three pneumothoraces (3%) and three arterial punctures (3%), none of which required intervention, were recorded. Two ports (2%) had to be revised, one due to local hematoma and another because of inadequate catheter length. Catheter survival was 94% in a 30-month observation period. Placement of totally implantable port systems by internists/intensivists experienced in placing central venous lines is safe and efficient, thus the implantation can easily be performed with minimal technical expenditure in the setting of an intensive care unit. The supraclavicular approach is suitable for insertion of permanent infusion port systems without fluoroscopic control.
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- R Apsner
- Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Internal Medicine III, University Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, A-1090 Vienna.
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Whitman ED. Vascular Access for Cancer. Surgery 2001. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-57282-1_82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- R Kaye
- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Vascular access devices (VADs) are frequently used in patients with cancer. Vascular access devices can be divided into external catheters and subcutaneous venous access ports. Each type of device has its advantages and disadvantages, but the indications and optimal use of specific VADs remain to be defined. There are multiple complications of VADs but, with the exception of catheter-related bloodstream infections and thrombosis, most complications are rare. The use of VADs impregnated with antibiotic reduces the rates of catheter colonization and catheter-related bloodstream infections as compared with the use of unimpregnated catheters for short-term use. Thrombosis remains a major complication of VADs, and prospective, controlled studies are needed to clearly define the risk factors, natural history, and optimal treatment of this complication.
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- C O Freytes
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio & South Texas Veterans Health Care System, 78229-3900, USA.
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Chen Y, He X, Chen W, Lu W, Mei Q, Zeng Q, Li Y. Percutaneous implantation of a Port-Catheter System using the left subclavian artery. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2000; 23:22-5. [PMID: 10656903 DOI: 10.1007/s002709910004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and feasibility of a percutaneous Port-Catheter System (PCS) implanted via the subclavian artery (SCA) for regional chemotherapy or chemoembolization of thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic malignant tumors. METHODS Percutaneous puncture of the SCA was performed in 256 patients with thoracic, abdominal, or pelvic malignant tumors; then a catheter was inserted into the target artery. After the first transcatheter chemotherapy or chemoembolization with an emulsion of lipiodol and anticancer agents, an indwelling catheter was introduced with its tip placed in the target artery and its end subcutaneously connected to a port. RESULTS The procedure was successfully completed in all 256 cases (100%). The indwelling catheter tip was satisfactorily placed in the target arteries in 242 cases (98%). Complications attributable to the procedure occurred in 20 (7.8%) cases, including pneumothorax (n = 10, 4%), hemothorax (n = 1, 0.4%), infections in the pocket (n = 4, 1.6%), and hematoma at the puncture site (n = 5, 2%). There were no severe sequelae or deaths. The duration of PCS usage was 1-36 months (median 9.5 months). During the course of treatment, occlusion of the target artery occurred in 20 cases (7.8%). Dislocation of the tip of the indwelling catheter occurred in 12 cases (4.7%); in 10 of the 12, the tip of the indwelling catheter was repositioned into the target artery. In all 10 cases no large symptomatic hematomas developed after the PCS was removed. CONCLUSION Percutaneous PCS implantation via the left SCA, a relatively new procedure, is a safe and less invasive treatment approach than surgical placement for malignancies.
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- Y Chen
- Department of Radiology, Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou 510515, P.R. China
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Munro FD, Gillett PM, Wratten JC, Shaw MP, Thomas A, MacKinlay GA, Wallace WH. Totally implantable central venous access devices for paediatric oncology patients. MEDICAL AND PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY 1999; 33:377-81. [PMID: 10491546 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-911x(199910)33:4<377::aid-mpo6>3.0.co;2-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Totally implantable central venous access devices (ports) have been available for over 10 years but have not achieved widespread use in paediatric oncology patients. We reviewed our experience with these devices over 9 years to assess their safety and acceptability. PROCEDURE We conducted a retrospective review of insertion technique and reasons for removal of all ports placed in paediatric oncology patients in this hospital between 1989 and 1996, with follow-up until 1998. Acceptability of both ports and external catheters was assessed by a questionnaire in a subgroup of families attending the oncology clinic. RESULTS One hundred forty-nine ports were inserted during the study period. The median catheter life was 399 days (4-1,406), with a total of 69,342 catheter days. Sixty-nine percent of ports were removed electively at the end of treatment; 8% required removal because of infection and 5% because of blockage. No ports were accidentally dislodged or damaged. Children experienced significantly less restriction of activity with a port compared to an external catheter and greatly preferred the cosmetic appearance. The need for needle insertion to access the port was not seen as a disadvantage by most families. CONCLUSIONS Ports can provide satisfactory central venous access for the majority of paediatric oncology patients, with a low risk of line-related complications and a high degree of acceptability to children and their parents.
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- F D Munro
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Holland AJ, Ford WD. Improved percutaneous insertion of long-term central venous catheters in children: the 'shrug' manoeuvre. THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SURGERY 1999; 69:231-3. [PMID: 10075367 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1622.1999.01530.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical central venous access in children usually requires open exposure of the internal jugular vein or one of its tributaries. The percutaneous route has the potential advantages of a reduced rate of wound infection, superior cosmesis and reduced operating time. We report our modifications to the percutaneous approach that facilitate the application of this technique to children over the age of 12 months. METHODS The dilator and peel-away sheath of the introducer set should be inserted into the subclavian vein under fluoroscopic control. Elevation of the ipsilateral shoulder assists passage of the peel-away sheath and subsequently the catheter from the subclavian vein into the superior vena cava. RESULTS This technique has been used successfully to establish surgical central venous access in the majority of children at the Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, over a 3-year period. CONCLUSIONS With the modifications described this technique may be safely applied to the paediatric age group.
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- A J Holland
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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At times, nothing is more difficult, time consuming or frustrating than obtaining vascular access in the pediatric patient. Today, technologic improvements in catheter design and imaging techniques have significantly facilitated line placement and increased the available options for vascular access. All clinicians involved in the care of pediatric patients should have knowledge of the various methods available for venous access, as well as their relative indications, advantages and disadvantages. This article discusses various sites used for venous access in the pediatric patient, as well as techniques that may be used by the pediatrician and those that require surgical consultation.
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MESH Headings
- Catheterization, Central Venous/adverse effects
- Catheterization, Central Venous/instrumentation
- Catheterization, Central Venous/methods
- Catheterization, Peripheral/adverse effects
- Catheterization, Peripheral/instrumentation
- Catheterization, Peripheral/methods
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Infusions, Intraosseous/adverse effects
- Infusions, Intraosseous/instrumentation
- Infusions, Intraosseous/methods
- Infusions, Intravenous/adverse effects
- Infusions, Intravenous/instrumentation
- Infusions, Intravenous/methods
- Patient Selection
- Pediatrics
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- M Stovroff
- Department of Surgery, Egleston-Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- C Yip
- McMaster Medical Unit, Henderson Site, Hamilton Health Sciences Corperation, Ontario, Canada
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Tobiansky R, Lui K, Dalton DM, Shaw P, Martin H, Isaacs D. Complications of central venous access devices in children with and without cancer. J Paediatr Child Health 1997; 33:509-14. [PMID: 9484682 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1997.tb01660.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Complications of indwelling central venous access devices (CVAD) were assessed in 63 children with cancer and 35 without cancer. METHODOLOGY Central venous access devices placed surgically in 1991 were reviewed for complications. RESULTS In cancer patients, the median CVAD duration was 211 days (range 9-924), compared to 37 days (range 3-339) in the non-cancer patients. Although significantly more CVAD, 41 of 72 (57%), were infected in the cancer patients compared to 14 of 40 (35%) CVAD in the non-cancer patients (OR = 2.46, 95% CI 1.03-5.93), the rate of line infection in cancer patients was lower: 2.8 per 1000 catheter days compared with 7.6 per 1000 in non-cancer patients (P = 0.0014). Infection was significantly more common in intensive chemotherapy cancer patients (P = 0.0002). CONCLUSIONS Treating infected CVAD with antibiotics or hydrochloric acid (HCl), clearing occluded lines with streptokinase/HCl and repairing fractured lines, when successful, resulted in a considerable gain in the number of days of use for the CVAD.
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- R Tobiansky
- Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Jones GR, Konsler GK, Dunaway RP. Urokinase in the treatment of bacteremia and candidemia in patients with right atrial catheters. Am J Infect Control 1996; 24:160-6. [PMID: 8806991 DOI: 10.1016/s0196-6553(96)90007-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Urokinase plasminogen activator was used in combination with antibiotic therapy given through the catheter to improve the treatment of right atrial catheter infections. METHODS One hundred fifty-four episodes of bacteremia and candidemia occurring in 97 children with malignant or hematologic conditions were treated. After 24 hours of antibiotic therapy, 1 ml urokinase (5000 units/ml) was instilled, dwelling 1 hour, and then removed; this was repeated within 24 hours. Antibiotic therapy was continued for then removed; this was repeated within 24 hours. Antibiotic therapy was continued for 10 to 35 days. Administration of urokinase was repeated once if infection recurred within 8 weeks of initial treatment. RESULTS There were no adverse affects from administration of urokinase. Bacteremia clearance failed after initial administration of urokinase in 12 episodes; this failure was mostly associated with the presence of gram-positive organisms. Blood culture results remained positive in three cases after repeat therapy. Bacteremia recurred in 15 of 125 episodes; in three cases bacteremia did not clear after repeat administration of urokinase or recurred again. Recurrence was lowest for gram-negative organisms and Candida sp. Less than 5% of catheters were removed as a result of treatment failure. CONCLUSIONS Administration of urokinase combined with antibiotic therapy is safe and may be effective in treating bacteremia and candidemia in patients with right atrial catheters. Use of urokinase may improve treatment of organisms that are otherwise difficult to control and may prevent recurrence of infection.
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- G R Jones
- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, USA
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Jones GR, Konsler GK, Dunaway RP, Pusek SN. Infection risk factors in febrile, neutropenic children and adolescents. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 1996; 13:217-29. [PMID: 8735337 DOI: 10.3109/08880019609030820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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We studied 276 fever episodes with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 500/mm3 to determine patient characteristics predicting serious infection. Infections occurred in 38% of patients. Blood cultures were positive in 58% of documented infections. There was no difference in the rates of infection or positive blood culture when ANC was < 200/mm3 compared with a higher ANC. However, certain high risk infections were more common with an ANC < 200/ mm3. Leukemia patients had more infections compared with other groups. Serious infections were more common during induction therapy or relapse. Infection incidence varied significantly with patient age and onset of fever in the inpatients. Less than one fifth of febrile neutropenic episodes had no risk features for serious infection. We conclude that several clinical characteristics correlate with serious infection in febrile, neutropenic children and adolescents receiving modern supportive care. Despite improvements in supportive care measures, most febrile, neutropenic patients need close observation and empiric intravenous antibiotic therapy.
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- G R Jones
- Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, USA
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- E D Whitman
- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Sola JE, Stone MM, Colombani PM. Totally implantable vascular access devices in 131 pediatric oncology patients. Pediatr Surg Int 1996; 11:156-8. [PMID: 24057543 DOI: 10.1007/bf00183752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/1995] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The use of totally implantable vascular access devices (TIVAD) has gained acceptance in oncology patients, with lower overall complications and maintenance costs than percutaneous silastic catheters. We inserted 135 TIVAD in 131 selected pediatric oncology patients (mean age 8.9 years) for chemotherapy of 68 solid tumors, 39 leukemias, and 24 lymphomas. Patients were required to have an absolute neutrophil count of 1,000/μl prior to TIVAD insertion. The cumulative duration of access was 45,098 days, with a mean of 334 days per device (range 5 to 981 days). At the time of review, 53 (39%) TIVAD were functioning without complication, 69 (51%) were removed at the end of therapy or were functioning at the time of death, and 13 (9.6%) were removed due to complications. Complications (n = 23) included 12 episodes of septicemia and 4 pocket infections for an infection rate of 11.8% (1 in 2,819 access days). Infections were more common in patients with leukemia compared to all others (P <0.001). Coagulase-negative staphylococci were isolated in 10 of the 16 infections; 7 infections resolved with antibiotic therapy. Mechanical complications were associated with 7 (5.2%) devices (1 in 6,443 access days). These data suggest that in selected non-neutropenic pediatric oncology patients, TIVAD can be utilized with minimal morbidity in the delivery of long-term chemotherapy.
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- J E Sola
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, CMSC 7-113, 21287-3716, Baltimore, MA, USA
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