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Squecco D, Boninsegna E, Simonini E, Sozzi C, Colopi S. Iatrogenic Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurym: Successful Treatment With Percutaneous Thrombin Injection. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2024; 58:530-534. [PMID: 38153161 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231225800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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This report demonstrates the successful treatment of a carotid artery pseudoaneurysm using percutaneous thrombin injection. The patient, a 62-year-old woman with multiple comorbidities, experienced a pseudoaneurysm following an unintentional carotid artery puncture during a failed attempt to place a triple lumen catheter in the right jugular vein. Percutaneous thrombin injection was chosen as the treatment method, with Doppler ultrasound monitoring. Follow-up examinations showed no signs of recurrence, and the patient was discharged after nine days without complications.
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- Denise Squecco
- Department of Adult and Neonatal-Gynaecological Medical Surgical Sciences, Section of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Radiology,Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale di Mantova, Mantova, Italy
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- Department of Radiology,Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale di Mantova, Mantova, Italy
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- Department of Radiology,Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale di Mantova, Mantova, Italy
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- Department of Radiology,Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale di Mantova, Mantova, Italy
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Vergara-Escudero E, Gherciuc A, Buyck D, Eid A, Arango S, Richardson S, Perry TE. Initial Experience of Using First-Person Wearable Video Recording Technology During Central Venous Catheter Placement in the Cardiac Operating Room. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:1409-1416. [PMID: 38503625 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.02.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to use wearable video-recording technology to measure precisely the timing of discrete events during perioperative central venous catheter (CVC) placements. DESIGN A single-center, observational, exploratory study on the use of wearable video-recording technology during intraoperative CVC placement. SETTING The study was conducted at a University Hospital. PARTICIPANTS Clinical anesthesia residents, cardiothoracic anesthesia fellows, and attending anesthesiologists participated in this study. INTERVENTIONS Participants were asked to use eye-tracking glasses prior to the placement of a CVC in the cardiac operating rooms. No other instruction was given to the participants. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The authors measured the total time to complete the CVC placement, phase-specific time, and specific times of interest. They compared these times across 3 training levels and tested differences with analysis of variance. The authors' findings indicated significant differences in total CVC placement time when the procedure included a pulmonary artery catheter insertion (1,170 ± 364, 923 ± 272, and 596 ± 226 seconds; F2,63 = 12.71, p < 0.0001). Additionally, they found differences in interval times and times of interest. The authors observed a reduction of variability with increasing experience during the CVC placement phase. CONCLUSIONS In this observational study, the study authors describe their experience using first-person wearable video-recording technology to precisely measure the timing of discrete events during CVC placement by anesthesia residents and anesthesiologists. Future work will leverage the eye-tracking capabilities of the existing hardware to identify areas of inefficiency to develop actionable targets for interventions that could improve trainee performance and patient safety.
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- Enrique Vergara-Escudero
- Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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Verhagen JS, Rist A, Mariotti S, Mauermann E. No Ultrasound, No Problem! Central Venous Line Placement in an Educational Institution. Anesth Analg 2024; 138:e41-e43. [PMID: 38771610 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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- City Hospital Zürich - Triemli, Zürich, Switzerland
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Bracey A, Sherman MH. Midline Catheters Are the Optimal Vascular Access Device For Managing Septic Shock in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med 2024; 83:605-606. [PMID: 38456868 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2024.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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- Alexander Bracey
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA
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Morillas Pérez J, Mechó Meca S, Caballero Galindo G, Miguel Pérez-Llano J. Validation of the effectiveness of augmented reality-assisted vascular puncture: An experimental model. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:971-975. [PMID: 36847180 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231156006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To demonstrate that the augmented reality-assisted puncture technique improves the efficacy of ultrasound-guided puncture to get central venous access (CVA), allows the image to be obtained without limitations, freeing the hands and keeping the gaze continuously on the working field, which contributes to improving the safety of the procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS A gelatin mould with a latex surface and a chicken breast with silicone tubes inside were used to simulate vascular punctures. Images were obtained by an ultrasound scanner and post-processed with a specific software. A hologram was obtained and projected onto the previously delimited surface to be punctured. The variables related to image acquisition, the characteristics of the structure to be cannulated and the percentage of successes in the first attempt were analysed. Six operators were involved, using different ultrasound scanners. Efficiency was examined after the application of technical improvements in the process. RESULTS Seventy-six punctures were performed, guided by two different ultrasound scanners, divided into two groups: 37 with 33 successes (sigma = 3.52 with a process efficiency of 97.98%) and after technical improvements, 39 with 38 successes (sigma = 4.07 with a process efficiency of 99.4%). There are no significant differences among the operators (X2 p = 0.47) and between the ultrasound scanners (X2 p = 0.56). CONCLUSIONS The augmented reality ultrasound-assisted CVA technique may be the next step in standardising the process of cannulation of vascular structures. This technique provides greater accuracy, greater comfort by freeing the hands and keeping the gaze on the working field, better ultrasound image quality, and eliminates variability between operators and sonographers.
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Rodriguez Perez C, Pezzotti E, Risso FM. Chest-to-arm tunneling technique for central venous access devices in neonates. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:988-994. [PMID: 37151028 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231174064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chest-to-arm (CTA) tunneling technique has been described recently as an alternative option to exit site of the catheter in the infraclavicular area. METHOD We report our experience with ultrasound-guided centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) placed using CTA tunneling in six neonates. All central venous catheters were positioned with ultrasound guidance and real-time tip location. RESULTS There were no insertion-related complications; all devices were correctly positioned at the first attempt. During the follow-up, we found no catheter-related thrombosis, infections, or catheter malfunction. No tip position-related complications. Only one case of secondary malposition was reported. CONCLUSION In our experience, the CTA tunneling technique is reliable, safe, and feasible in the neonate even from the first hours of life, as well as for preterm newborns; it could be a valid alternative to the usual exit site.
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Children's Hospital, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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Li JY, Li J, Fan YY, Lin XL, Huang CL, Qin HY. Application and effect evaluation of multidisciplinary team management model: On central venous access device associated skin impairment based on Delphi method. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:759-766. [PMID: 35674111 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221075166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To establish a multidisciplinary management model based on Delphi method to guide nursing practice and reduce the incidence of CVAD-associated Skin Impairment (CASI) in tumor patients. METHODS On the basis of literature review and focus group interview, the initial item pool of CASI management model for cancer patients was determined. The Delphi method was used to conduct two rounds of letter consultation with 36 authoritative and representative experts to determine the content and weight of indicators of CASI multidisciplinary management model for cancer patients. RESULTS Most of the research group were experts with bachelor degree or above. More than 90% of experts have worked for more than 10 years; Areas of expertise include oncology care, venous therapy, wound stomatology, and dermatology. The recovery rate of the two rounds of expert correspondence questionnaire was 100%. The authority coefficient of experts was 0.898, indicating a good degree of authority. Kendall's harmony coefficients were 0.193 and 0.250, with statistically significant differences (p < 0.001). After two rounds of expert letter consultation, a multidisciplinary management model of CASI for cancer patients was initially formed, which included 15 first-level prevention indexes and 38 second-level prevention indexes of CASI for cancer patients. There were 9 first-level indexes and 16 second-level indexes of CASI treatment in tumor patients. CONCLUSION Cancer patients based on Delphi method to construct CASI multidisciplinary management model has high reliability and scientificity, multidisciplinary management model in the management of patients with tumor CASI exploration will provide new methods for central venous catheter nursing and the new way of thinking, will also be intravenous fluids will provide a scientific basis for professional development and quality improvement and practical experience.
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- Ji-Yue Li
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Catheter Clinic, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Nasopharyngeal Department, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Catheter Clinic, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Catheter Clinic, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Nursing Department, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Shen Y, Wang Q, Li X, Chang J, Zhou X. Transverse incision versus longitudinal incision in the implantation of PICC-port: A before-after study. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:892-896. [PMID: 36515358 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221143424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The peripherally inserted central catheter-port (PICC-port) technique is an innovation of the standard arm-totally implantable vascular access device. The design of surgical skin incision may have an important impact on the postoperative life of patients, the cosmetic result is important for patient satisfaction as well. OBJECTIVES To compare two different incision methods in the implantation of PICC-port. DESIGN A before-after study. SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS A total of 62 adult patients with malignant tumor requiring chemotherapy in Shanghai General Hospital were selected by convenience sampling, 31 in each group. All participants agreed to install PICC-port with signature from 1 Jan to 30 April, 2022. METHODS 31 patients were given longitudinal incision, about 3 cm below the puncture point obliquely. Another 31 patients were given transverse incision, about 3 cm below the puncture point. T-test, chi-square test and rank sum test were used to compare the differences between the two groups in incision healing, scar score, and operation time. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference in incision healing between the two groups(p > 0.05). The scar scores of patients with transverse incision were higher than that of patients with longitudinal incision at 3 months (p < 0.05). And the operation time of longitudinal incision group was longer than that of transverse incision group(p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our study revealed that PICC-port implantation could be considered as safe as PICC insertion conducted by nurse. During our follow-up, all patients with PICC-port implantation had good wound healing, and there were no complications such as local infection happened. The transverse incision was more easier to be operated in bag making in PICC-port implantation.
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- Yan Shen
- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Access Outpatient, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Wong TS, Chen Q, Zhong Q, Hu B, Feng G, Huang F, Lu J, Yin L, Yu Z, Akinwunmi BO, Huang J, Zhang CJ, Ming WK. Cost-effectiveness analysis of autogenous arteriovenous fistula, arteriovenous graft, and tunneled-cuffed catheter for hemodialysis in patients with end-stage kidney disease in Southern China. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:953-962. [PMID: 36540049 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221143010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of three permanent vascular accesses for maintenance hemodialysis patients from a hospital perspective throughout 5 years, which is the average life expectancy of patients with end-stage kidney disease. SUBJECTS AND METHODS We conducted a EuroQol(EQ-5D) questionnaire survey between January 2021 and March 2021 with 250 patients to estimate the health utility of various states in patients under different hemodialysis vascular access. We designed a Markov model and conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis to compare the cost-effectiveness of three hemodialysis vascular access in Guangzhou throughout 5 years. RESULTS The mean costs were US$44,481 with tunneled-cuffed catheter (TCC), and US$68,952 and US$59,247 with arteriovenous graft (AVG) and autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF), respectively. The mean quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) was 1.41 with TCC, and 2.37 and 2.73 with AVG and AVF, respectively. AVG had an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of US$25,491 per QALY over TCC; AVF had an ICER of -US$26,958 per QALY over AVG. At a willingness to pay below US$10,633.8 per QALY, TCC is likely the most cost-effective vascular access. At any willingness to pay between US$10,633.8 and US$30,901.4 per QALY, AVF is likely the most cost-effective vascular access. CONCLUSION These findings illustrate the value of AVF given its relative cost-effectiveness to other hemodialysis modalities. Although AVG costs much more than TCC for slightly higher QALYs than TCC, AVG still has a greater advantage over TCC for patients with longer life expectancy due to its lower probability of death.
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- Tak-Sui Wong
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- MRC Centre for Environment and Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- School of Public Health, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Pinelli F, Muzzi M, Pittiruti M. Should ultrasound evaluation for catheter-related thrombosis always be required before PICC removal? J Vasc Access 2024; 25:697-702. [PMID: 36163680 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221125965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Despite several effective preventive strategies peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)-as much as centrally inserted central catheters and femorally inserted central catheters-are inevitably associated with the potential development of catheter-related thrombosis. This complication may be symptomatic or-more often-asymptomatic. Even if remote, the chance that PICC removal may mobilize an asymptomatic thrombus and cause pulmonary embolism, is theoretically possible. On the other hand, the diffuse adoption of an ultrasound scan aiming at detecting an asymptomatic catheter-related thrombosis may be logistically difficult and expensive. No clear evidence-based recommendations exist on this issue and whether perform an ultrasound scan before PICC removal in asymptomatic patients remains a matter of debate. For these reasons, the authors propose few common sense recommendations that may help clinicians in weighing the clinical advantages of the exam (optimal safety for the patient) versus its practical disadvantages (logistic cost).
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- Fulvio Pinelli
- AOUC, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Florence, Tuscany, Italy
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- School of Human Health Science, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Agostino Gemelli, Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Theodoridis PG, Papachrysanthou T, Politis P, Iatrou N, Bisdas T. Y-shaped stenting of brachiocephalic vein in a symptomatic hemodialysis patient. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:1002-1006. [PMID: 36825794 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231155521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Stenosis or obstruction of neck great veins represent a frequent and severe complication in hemodialysis patients. Endovascular treatment with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and/or stenting of these veins is the gold standard to restore patency. However, the jugular vein is frequently overstented in these cases and this might lead to persistent symptomatology of those patients also losing an access for future catheter placement. Herein, we present the 6-months performance of a Y-shaped stenting of the brachiocephalic and internal jugular vein leading to complete resolution of the symptoms, and maintenance of the jugular vein access.
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- 3rd Department of Vascular Surgery, Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece
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- 3rd Department of Vascular Surgery, Athens Medical Center, Athens, Greece
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Behera V, Gireesh Reddy G, Shreedhara CG, Kishan A, Kalra K, Ananthakrishnan R, Subramaniam J, Balasubramaniam J. An Improvised Cost-Effective Repair Technique for Management of Broken Luer Connections of Tunneled Dialysis Catheter and Salvage Existing Catheter. Semin Dial 2024; 37:273-276. [PMID: 38432229 DOI: 10.1111/sdi.13199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Mechanical problems like break or crack in Luer connectors or hubs, clamps, and tubings are common non-infectious complications of tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC), which may lead to other TDC complications and the need to insert a new catheter. These can be tackled using TDC repair kits or spare parts, which are often not available, resulting in the insertion of a new TDC that increases morbidity, TDC-related procedures, and healthcare costs. We discuss two cases of broken Luer connections of TDC, which were managed by exchanging the broken Luer connector of TDC with the similar Luer connector of a temporary dialysis catheter. Both the repaired TDCs are thereafter functioning well. This improvised technique provides an easy, effective, long-lasting option that salvages the existing TDC and reduces the cost factor.
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- Institute of NephroUrology, Bengaluru, India
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Marcos GN, Daniel Mauricio VR, Lillana PA, Maria RA, Griscelda HM, Iván Armando OP, Jesús Arturo RM. Hemodialysis vascular access in prone position for critically ill patients with ARDS. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:976-980. [PMID: 36895170 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231157106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is defined in critically ill patients with acute hypoxemia and positive-pressure ventilation in association with several clinical disorders including trauma, pneumonia, sepsis, and aspiration. The prone position has been used for many years and is now recommended for patients with severe or moderate-to-severe ARDS on invasive mechanical ventilation. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in patients with ARDS, with up to a 35% incidence rate. Initiation of Kidney Replacement Therapy (KRT) requires wise clinical judgment and collaboration between nephrologists and intensivists. A properly functioning vascular access is critical for an optimized KRT. Our institute is a national referral center for respiratory diseases. RESULTS We describe 11 cases of dialysis catheter placement for KRT in critically ill patients with ARDS on mechanical ventilation in prone position. The catheter was placed in the first puncture attempt in nine cases, Blood flows (Qb) achieved were 283.4 ± 20.4 ml/min during the session, in six cases the radiologic tip location was achieved in the peri cavoatrial junction; in four cases was achieved in mid to- deep right atrium. The dialysis quality standards were based on KTV and in URR; in nine cases (81.81%) KTV was in 1.3 and in all cases (100%) URR was >65%, lumen dysfunction was reported only in two cases (18.1%), but these cases did respond to mobilization maneuvers. The procedure time of placement was 29.8 min, no arterial punctures or complications were reported. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrate that in our study hemodialysis non-tunneled catheter placement in the prone position is safe and effective. We believe this practice could be frequently used in the near future and represent an opportunity window for the training of interventional nephrologists and related areas.
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- García Nava Marcos
- Department of Nephrology, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosio Villegas," Mexico
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- Department of Nephrology, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosio Villegas," Mexico
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- Department of Nephrology, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosio Villegas," Mexico
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- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias "Ismael Cosio Villegas," Mexico
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Elli S, Cannizzo L, Giannini L, Romanato F, Trimarco C, Pessina M, Lucchini A, Foti G, Rondelli E. Femorally inserted central catheters with exit site at mid-thigh: A low risk alternative for central venous catheterization. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:808-812. [PMID: 36324227 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221132073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Femorally inserted central catheters are increasingly used, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, also thanks to widespread of tunneling techniques that allow the exit site to be moved away from the groin. METHODS In this retrospective observational study, femorally inserted catheters, with exit site at mid-thigh and the tip in Inferior vena cava or in Inferior vena cava at the junction with right atrium, have been observed and complications have been analyzed. All catheters were inserted by trained Nurses of a tertiary hospital Vascular Access Team. RESULTS In 142 catheters (126 inserted via common femoral vein and 16 inserted via superficial femoral vein) and 3060 catheter days, we observed an infection rate of 1.3 events/1000 catheter days (all of them in oncologic patients and up to 30 days of catheterization), 2 cases of thrombotic events (1.41%) and 17 cases of accidental removal (11.97%). Other rare complications, as primary malposition, tip migration, arterial pseudoaneurysm, have been recorded. The average length of catheters inserted, from the exit site to the tip, was 47.6 ± 2.4 cm. CONCLUSION The attention to the correct position of the tip, the exit site at mid-thigh and the new techniques during insertion make these femoral catheters as safe as other central vascular access devices. For this kind of central access device, a catheter at least 50 cm long is needed.
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- Stefano Elli
- ASST Monza, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- ASST Monza, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- ASST Monza, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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Nakazawa H, Tokumine J, Lefor AK, Yamamoto K, Karasawa H, Shimazu K, Yorozu T. Use of a photoacoustic needle improves needle tip recognition in a video recording of simulated ultrasound-guided vascular access: A pilot study. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:922-927. [PMID: 36519739 PMCID: PMC11075403 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221122137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND We developed a novel photoacoustic needle, which emits ultrasound produced by the photoacoustic effect. This study focused on the most common "pitfall" associated with placement during ultrasound-guided vascular access, which is misidentification of the needle tip. METHODS The study was conducted as a prospective cohort study using a questionnaire. The authors intentionally created two successful and one failed ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization videos using the photoacoustic needle on a simulator. Each of these three videos was then split into two movies for viewing, one with standard ultrasound images only and the second including the images from the photoacoustic needle, for a total of six movies. RESULTS Participants who were 18 anesthesiologists, 12 residents, and 10 medical students, watched each of the six movies and completed a survey whether the puncture was successful or not. In the results, there was a significant difference in the percentage of correct answers whether the movie depicted successful or failed puncture with and without the photoacoustic ultrasound (p = 0.0001). CONCLUSION The novel photoacoustic needle improved the ability to identify the needle tip on recorded videos. It may have efficacy to prevent serious mechanical complication during the ultrasound-guided vascular access in clinical practice.
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- Harumasa Nakazawa
- Department of Anesthesiology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Medical System Research & Development Center, FUJIFILM Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Medical System Research & Development Center, FUJIFILM Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
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Hajeh H, Garcia A, Mishra S, Radicic K. Malposition of the central venous catheter secondary to accessory hemiazygos vein variant. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:995-997. [PMID: 36782408 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231154291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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A 36-year-old female with sickle cell disease presented with sickle cell pain crisis. After failure to establish peripheral venous access, an internal jugular central venous catheter (CVC) was placed. Confirmation of internal jugular cannulation was performed with bedside ultrasound. A confirmatory chest X-ray revealed an unusual position of the catheter, taking a course inferiorly, making a loop and remaining on the left side of the mediastinum. A lateral view was done and revealed that the catheter passed inferiorly through the internal jugular vein then posteriorly and inferiorly giving the looped appearance. This is better delineated on a sagittal view CT scan showing the tip of the catheter terminating in the accessory hemiazygos vein. This unusual course is due to a variant of the accessory hemiazygos vein which is connected to the left superior intercostal vein. This creates a lower resistance pathway for the CVC which passes from the internal jugular vein, down the left superior intercostal vein (instead of the left brachiocephalic vein) and into the accessory hemiazygos vein. Discussion: The correct tip placement of an internal jugular CVC terminates in the superior vena cava just above the cardiac silhouette. In 1%-2% of individuals, a connection between the accessory hemiazygos and the left superior intercostal vein is present. Rare cases are discovered incidentally during CVC placement. The diameter of the accessory hemiazygos vein is less than half of that of the superior vena cava. The catheter should not be used as central venous access and removal is recommended. Malpositioning of central catheters is unpredictable but can be easily avoided by using intraprocedural methods to confirm tip position. Such modalities include intracavitary ECG or ultrasound with agitated saline injection as described in the SIC (Safe Insertion of Centrally Inserted Central Catheters) protocol.
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- Haidar Hajeh
- UCLA - David Geffen School of Medicine - Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA, USA
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- Ross University School of Medicine, Miramar, FL, USA
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- UCLA - David Geffen School of Medicine - Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA, USA
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- UCLA - David Geffen School of Medicine - Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA, USA
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Pittiruti M, Salerno G, Mancino A, Carlini D, Celentano D, Annetta MG, Conti G. Ultrasound versus intracavitary electrocardiography for intraprocedural tip location during central venous catheterization in infants and children: A prospective clinical study. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:774-778. [PMID: 36267035 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221132415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both intracavitary electrocardiography (IC-ECG) and ultrasound (US) have been proven to be safe and accurate for intraprocedural tip location during central venous catheterization, and both are known to be easily applicable and feasible in pediatric patients. Though, no prospective clinical study has directly compared the two methods as regards their applicability, feasibility, and procedural time. METHODS This study prospectively enrolled all children requiring a central venous access device in non-emergency situations, during a period of 1 year. All devices were inserted according to a well-defined insertion bundle including both IC-ECG and US-based tip location. The primary endpoint of the study was to compare the two methods in terms of applicability, feasibility and time required. RESULTS This study included 100 consecutive central venous catheterizations in children of age ranging from 1 month to 18 years. The applicability of IC-ECG based tip location was 98% and its feasibility 100%; the time required for IC-ECG was 1.9 ± 2 min. The applicability of US-based tip location was 96% and its feasibility was 100%; the maneuver required 2.2 ± 3 min. CONCLUSIONS US is an appropriate alternative method for intraprocedural tip location in children. The combined use of US and IC-ECG (both maneuvers being accurate, inexpensive, cost-effective, non-invasive, and equally fast to perform) should be recommended for tip location in pediatric patients, and it will avoid completely the use of fluoroscopy or of post-procedural x-ray.
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- Mauro Pittiruti
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital 'Fondazione Policlinico A.Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital 'Fondazione Policlinico A.Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital 'Fondazione Policlinico A.Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital 'Fondazione Policlinico A.Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University Hospital 'Fondazione Policlinico A.Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital 'Fondazione Policlinico A.Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital 'Fondazione Policlinico A.Gemelli', Rome, Italy
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Salinaro G, Pirrone M, Cardone C, Cova M, Abbruzzese C, Galazzi A. Effects of positive airway pressure on basilic vein diameter and venous flow velocity in healthy volunteers. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:928-934. [PMID: 36527186 PMCID: PMC11075407 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221124405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The placement of vascular catheters of adequate size in accordance to catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR) recommendations represents one of the cornerstones of catheter-related upper vein thrombosis prevention. However there is scarcity of data on its effect on the venous dynamics of the basilic vein, a common site for long-term catheter placement. This study investigates the effects of the application of positive airway pressure on the diameter and blood flow velocity of basilic vein. We also measured the effects of under-armpit straps, a device commonly used to keep continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) helmets in place. METHODS We enrolled 28 healthy volunteers. Basilic vein diameter and minimum/maximum blood flow velocity, according to respiratory venous flow oscillation, were measured by ultrasound on the midpoint of their dominant arm during spontaneous breathing and during breathing in a CPAP helmet with 10 cm H2O of airway pressure applied, with the helmet kept in place either through armpit straps or by tying the helmet to the bed. RESULTS The application of 10 cm H2O of positive airway pressure significantly increased basilic vein diameter by 0.9 ± 0.2 mm, while reducing minimum blood flow velocity by 1.8 ± 0.4 cm/s. These effects were amplified by the application of under armpit straps. CONCLUSIONS Breathing with positive airway pressure increases basilic vein diameter while reducing blood flow-velocity. This phenomenon might lead to an incorrect assessment of CVR, misleading the operator into choosing improperly large catheters.
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- Gianluca Salinaro
- Department of Healthcare Professions, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Healthcare Professions, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Healthcare Professions, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Liu B, Liu Y, Li J, Kang J, Sun W. A feasible and safe standardized protocol for ultrasound and intracavitary electrocardiogram-based tip navigation and tip location during placement of peripherally inserted central catheters. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:935-942. [PMID: 36527184 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221095039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are performed for medium and long term intravenous therapy. The most recent guidelines recommend the use of ultrasound-guided venipuncture to reduce surgery-related complications. In recent years, bedside ultrasound has also been used as evidence of accuracy in tip navigation and tip positioning. This paper is aimed to investigate using tip navigation with the ultrasonic technique and intracavitary electrocardiogram during the catheterization, and to suggest a feasible and safe standardized protocol for clinical practice. METHODS A total of 1727 tumor clients who suffered from combined the ultrasonic technique with intracavitary electrocardiogram (ECG + US group) to confirm the tip location of PICC were included in Peking Union Medical College Hospital in 2020. And based on electronic medical records according to the types of cancer as 1:1 to select 1727 cases who only underwent electrocardiogram (ECG group) to verify the tip location of catheters with the same team in 2019. Compared two groups of purpose of catheter, insertion site of upper limbs, times of puncture and delivery catheters, tip location and malposition of peripherally inserted central catheter, and analysis of the safety and feasibility. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the two groups in the purpose of catheter, insertion site of upper limbs, times of puncture, and delivery catheters. The percentage of optimal tip location in ECG + US group was significantly higher than that in ECG group, and the rate of malposition of catheters was obviously lower than that in ECG group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Tip navigation based with ultrasound and intracavitary electrocardiogram has high accuracy to confirm tip location of PICC, and it is also feasible and safe, which can not only to make up for the deficiency of patients without surface P waves who could not be applied ECG but also to fit for all patients.
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- Bing Liu
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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Borghese O, Campion M, Magana M, Pisani A, Di Centa I. Re-hospital admission, morbidity and mortality rate in patients undergoing tunnelled catheter implantation for haemodialysis. J Med Vasc 2024; 49:65-71. [PMID: 38697712 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdmv.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Despite the effort to increase the proportion of patients starting dialysis on native accesses, many of them are still dialyzed on tunnelled catheter. Catheter-related complications are often serious and responsible for re-hospital admission, high morbidity and mortality. Several multicenter trials have reported results in the use of tunnelled dialysis catheter (TDC). However, few single-center studies have been published to verify the outcome from real-world experience. This study presents our center's experience in managing such patients in the context of relevant literature. METHODS Demographics and operative data were retrospectively collected from medical charts. A prospective follow-up was performed to investigate complications, number of re-hospitalizations and mortality. Kaplan-Meier estimate was used to evaluate catheter primary patency and patients' overall survival. RESULTS Among a total 298 haemodialysis accesses interventions, 105 patients (56 men, 53.3% and 49 women, 46.7%) with a median age of 65 years (range 32-88 years) were included in the study. All insertions were successful with an optimal blood flow achieved during the first session of dialysis in all cases. A catheter-related complication was detected in 33.3% (n=35) patients (48.6% infections; 28.6% TDC dysfunction; 14.3% local complications; 5.7% accidental catheter retractions; 2.8% catheter migrations). At a median follow-up of 10.5±8.5 months, a total of 85 patients (80.9%) was re-hospitalized, in 28 cases (26.7%) for a catheter-related cause. The median catheter patency rate was 122 days. At the last follow-up, 39 patients (37.1%) were still dialyzed on catheter, 30(28.6%) were dialyzed on an arteriovenous fistula and 7(6.7%) received a kidney transplantation. Two patients (2%) were transferred to peritoneal dialysis and two patients (2%) recover from renal insufficiency. Mortality rate was 23.8% (25 patients). Causes of death were myocardial infarction (n=13, 52%), sepsis (n=9, 36%); one patient (4%) died from pneumonia, one (4%) from uremic encephalopathy and one (4%) from massive hematemesis. CONCLUSION TDCs may represent the only possible access in some patients, however they are burned with a high rate of complications, re-hospital admission and mortality. Results from this institutional experience are in line with previously published literature data in terms of morbidity and mortality. The present results reiterate once more that TDC must be regarded as a temporary solution while permanent access creation should be prioritized. Strict surveillance should be held in patients having TDC for the early identification of complications allowing the prompt treatment and modifying the catheter insertion site whenever needed.
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- Ottavia Borghese
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France; PhD school angio-cardio-thoracic pathophysiology and imaging, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Foch Hospital, Suresnes, France
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- PhD school angio-cardio-thoracic pathophysiology and imaging, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Naomi P O'Grady
- From the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD
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Singh S, Joshi K. Platelet transfusion threshold before central line insertion: An elusive yardstick? Natl Med J India 2023; 36:318-319. [PMID: 38759985 DOI: 10.25259/nmji_568_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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- Suvir Singh
- Department of Clinical Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Tagore Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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- Department of Clinical Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Tagore Nagar, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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Li FX, Li YP, Zhang HY, Tian MJ, Gao HH, Zhang GJ, Su P. Guidewire-Assisted Reduction Technology Combined with Postural Reduction Improves the Success Rate of Internal Vein Catheterisation. J Healthc Eng 2022; 2022:7171578. [PMID: 35620382 PMCID: PMC9130005 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7171578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Objective To investigate the value of guidewire-assisted reduction technology (which increases the stiffness of a catheter through the use of a guidewire, thereby protecting the puncture point and distal vein from breakage) combined with postural reduction for malpositioned catheters in the internal jugular vein during peripherally inserted central venous catheter catheterisation. Methods From January 2015 to August 2020, we used ultrasound to perform guided puncture and monitoring. We identified the tip of the catheter as malpositioned in the internal jugular vein in 99 patients during the catheterisation process. These patients were divided randomly into a control group and an experimental group. In the control group, 43 cases received guidewire-assisted reduction technology, while in the experimental group, 56 patients received guidewire-assisted reduction technology combined with an upright posture. This study compared the efficacy of these two methods. Results The results showed that 30 catheters were reduced successfully in the control group, with a success rate of 69.8%. In the experimental group, 53 cases were successfully reduced, with a success rate of 94.6%. The catheter reduction success rate in the experimental group was significantly higher than in the control group; this was a statistically significant difference (P=0.001). Conclusion Guidewire-assisted reduction technology combined with postural reduction can improve the success rate of the reduction of malpositioned catheters in the internal jugular vein.
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- Feng-Xian Li
- Department of Oncology Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China
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- Department of Oncology Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China
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- Department of Oncology Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China
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- Department of Oncology Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China
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- Department of Oncology Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China
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- Department of Oncology Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China
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- Department of Oncology Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100043, China
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Reichmann-Ariel D, Sadeh R, Galante O, Almog Y, Fuchs L. Central venous catheter insertion- guidewire migration ratio: Right heart to inferior vena cava. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252726. [PMID: 34133420 PMCID: PMC8208537 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Central Venous Catheters (CVC) are being used in both intensive care units and general wards for multiple purposes. A previous study Galante et al. (2017) observed that during CVC insertion through Subclavian Vein (SCV) or the Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) the guidewire is sometimes advanced to the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC), and at other times to the right atrium. The rate of IVC wire cannulation and the association with side and point of insertion is unknown. OBJECTIVE In this study, we describe guidewire migration location during real time CVC cannulation (right atrium versus IVC) and report the association between the insertion site and side of the CVC and the location of guidewire migration, Right Atrium (RA)/Right Ventricle (RV) versus IVC guidewire migration. METHODS This is a retrospective study in the medical intensive care unit among patients that have received CVC during the study years 2014-2020. The rate of IVC versus right atrium/right ventricle wire migration during the procedure were analyzed. The association between the side and point of CVC insertion and the wire migration site was analyzed as well. RESULTS One hundred and sixty-six patients were enrolled. 33.7% of wires migrated to the IVC and 66.3% to the versus right atrium/right ventricle. The rate of wire migration to the IVC was similar in the IJV site and the SCV site. There was no association between the side of CVC insertion and wire migration to the IVC. CONCLUSION About a third of all wire migrations, during CVC Seldinger technique insertion, were identified in the IVC, with no potential for wire associated arrhythmia. There was no association between CVC insertion point (SCV versus IJV) nor the side of insertion and the site of guidewire migration.
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- Clinical Research Center, Soroka University Medical Center, Be’er Sheva, Israel
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, Be’er Sheva, Israel
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, Be’er Sheva, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be’er Sheva, Israel
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, Be’er Sheva, Israel
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Rickard CM, Marsh NM, Larsen EN, McGrail MR, Graves N, Runnegar N, Webster J, Corley A, McMillan D, Gowardman JR, Long DA, Fraser JF, Gill FJ, Young J, Murgo M, Alexandrou E, Choudhury MA, Chan RJ, Gavin NC, Daud A, Palermo A, Regli A, Playford EG. Effect of infusion set replacement intervals on catheter-related bloodstream infections (RSVP): a randomised, controlled, equivalence (central venous access device)-non-inferiority (peripheral arterial catheter) trial. Lancet 2021; 397:1447-1458. [PMID: 33865494 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(21)00351-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The optimal duration of infusion set use to prevent life-threatening catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) is unclear. We aimed to compare the effectiveness and costs of 7-day (intervention) versus 4-day (control) infusion set replacement to prevent CRBSI in patients with central venous access devices (tunnelled cuffed, non-tunnelled, peripherally inserted, and totally implanted) and peripheral arterial catheters. METHODS We did a randomised, controlled, assessor-masked trial at ten Australian hospitals. Our hypothesis was CRBSI equivalence for central venous access devices and non-inferiority for peripheral arterial catheters (both 2% margin). Adults and children with expected greater than 24 h central venous access device-peripheral arterial catheter use were randomly assigned (1:1; stratified by hospital, catheter type, and intensive care unit or ward) by a centralised, web-based service (concealed before allocation) to infusion set replacement every 7 days, or 4 days. This included crystalloids, non-lipid parenteral nutrition, and medication infusions. Patients and clinicians were not masked, but the primary outcome (CRBSI) was adjudicated by masked infectious diseases physicians. The analysis was modified intention to treat (mITT). This study is registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12610000505000 and is complete. FINDINGS Between May 30, 2011, and Dec, 9, 2016, from 6007 patients assessed, we assigned 2944 patients to 7-day (n=1463) or 4-day (n=1481) infusion set replacement, with 2941 in the mITT analysis. For central venous access devices, 20 (1·78%) of 1124 patients (7-day group) and 16 (1·46%) of 1097 patients (4-day group) had CRBSI (absolute risk difference [ARD] 0·32%, 95% CI -0·73 to 1·37). For peripheral arterial catheters, one (0·28%) of 357 patients in the 7-day group and none of 363 patients in the 4-day group had CRBSI (ARD 0·28%, -0·27% to 0·83%). There were no treatment-related adverse events. INTERPRETATION Infusion set use can be safely extended to 7 days with resultant cost and workload reductions. FUNDING Australian National Health and Medical Research Council.
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- Claire M Rickard
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Cancer Care Services, and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia; Infection Management Services, Nursing Practice Development Unit, and Division of Cancer Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia; Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Cancer Care Services, and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Cancer Care Services, and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-National University of Singapore, Medical School, Singapore
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; Infection Management Services, Nursing Practice Development Unit, and Division of Cancer Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Cancer Care Services, and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Cancer Care Services, and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia; Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Sports Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, and INFLAME Biomedical Research Cluster, The University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Cancer Care Services, and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing, and Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia; Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, Australia; Perth Children's Hospital, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- School of Health and Sports Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, and INFLAME Biomedical Research Cluster, The University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- Partnering with Consumers, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia; Centre for Applied Nursing Research and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney LHD, Liverpool, NSW, Australia; Department of Intensive Care, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia; South Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Infection Management Services, Nursing Practice Development Unit, and Division of Cancer Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing, and Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia; Herston Infectious Diseases Institute, Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre, Cancer Care Services, and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia; School of Nursing, and Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Kuantan Campus, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Intensive Care Unit, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch, WA, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch, WA, Australia; Medical School, The University of Western Australia, Sterling Highway, Crawley, WA, Australia; Medical School, The Notre Dame University, Henry Road, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Rural Clinical School, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia; Infection Management Services, Nursing Practice Development Unit, and Division of Cancer Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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Hung ML, DePietro DM, Trerotola SO. Infectious Recidivism in Tunneled Dialysis Catheters Removed for Bloodstream Infection in the Intensive Care Unit. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021; 32:650-655. [PMID: 33712373 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.01.279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the rate of recurrent infection of ICU patients who underwent tunneled dialysis catheter (TDC) exchange or removal for bloodstream infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty seven patients, with a total of 61 TDCs removed for bloodstream infection while admitted in an ICU from 2017-2020, were identified. TDCs were exchanged over a wire or removed and replaced. Thirteen patients (21%) were managed with non-tunneled dialysis catheters (NTDCs) until delayed TDC replacement at ICU departure. Forty seven TDCs were removed for bacteremia (77%), 13 for fungemia (21%), and 1 for both (2%). Thirty TDCs (49%) were exchanged over-the-wire (ICU-exchanged TDCs), and 31 (51%) were removed. Of the patients who underwent TDC removal, 9 had a new TDC placed while still admitted in the ICU (ICU-replaced TDCs), and 7 underwent delayed TDC replacement at ICU departure. Data regarding infection, removal technique, catheter replacement, and patient outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS There were 10 instances of recurrent bloodstream infection (infectious recidivism), occurring in 7 ICU-exchanged TDCs (7/30, 23%) and 3 ICU-replaced TDCs (3/9, 33%). Bloodstream infection complicated 22% of NTDCs used in patients undergoing delayed TDC replacement. No cases of TDC infectious recidivism were observed in patients who underwent delayed TDC replacement (0/7, 0%) after ICU departure. CONCLUSIONS High rates of infectious recidivism exist in the ICU, meriting further investigation into how to optimally manage these patients. In those in whom TDCs are removed, withholding TDC replacement until ICU departure may help to minimize the rate of recurrent infection.
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- Matthew L Hung
- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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de Oliveira DC, Owen DG, Qian S, Green NC, Espino DM, Shepherd DET. Computational fluid dynamics of the right atrium: Assessment of modelling criteria for the evaluation of dialysis catheters. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247438. [PMID: 33630903 PMCID: PMC7906423 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Central venous catheters are widely used in haemodialysis therapy, having to respect design requirements for appropriate performance. These are placed within the right atrium (RA); however, there is no prior computational study assessing different catheter designs while mimicking their native environment. Here, a computational fluid dynamics model of the RA, based on realistic geometry and transient physiological boundary conditions, was developed and validated. Symmetric, split and step catheter designs were virtually placed in the RA and their performance was evaluated by: assessing their interaction with the RA haemodynamic environment through prediction of flow vorticity and wall shear stress (WSS) magnitudes (1); and quantifying recirculation and tip shear stress (2). Haemodynamic predictions from our RA model showed good agreement with the literature. Catheter placement in the RA increased average vorticity, which could indicate alterations of normal blood flow, and altered WSS magnitudes and distribution, which could indicate changes in tissue mechanical properties. All designs had recirculation and elevated shear stress values, which can induce platelet activation and subsequently thrombosis. The symmetric design, however, had the lowest associated values (best performance), while step design catheters working in reverse mode were associated with worsened performance. Different tip placements also impacted on catheter performance. Our findings suggest that using a realistically anatomical RA model to study catheter performance and interaction with the haemodynamic environment is crucial, and that care needs to be given to correct tip placement within the RA for improved recirculation percentages and diminished shear stress values.
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- Diana C. de Oliveira
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Fletcher J, Woodham D, Cooper SC. Repair of central venous access devices in intestinal failure patients is safe and cost-effective: A retrospective single centre cohort study. Clin Nutr 2021; 40:4263-4266. [PMID: 33551216 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with chronic intestinal failure (IF) require home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Central venous access is needed for prolonged use of PN, usually via a long term central venous access device (CVAD). Post insertion there may be mechanical complications with a CVAD such as catheter rupture or tear. Repair of damaged CVADs is possible to avoid risks associated with catheter replacement in patients with IF. However, catheter related blood stream infections (CRBSI) are a concern when CVAD's are accessed or manipulated. AIMS To investigate the success of repair of CVADs in patients with IF on HPN, related to repair longevity and incidence of CRBSI following repair. METHOD Nutrition team records of CVAD repairs carried out in patients with IF were reviewed retrospectively for the period April 2015 to March 2019. RESULTS Nutrition Clinical Nurse Specialists carried out 38 repairs in 27 patients. Male n = 5, female n = 22; mean age 55 years. Catheter longevity before first repair (n = 27): median 851 days, IQR 137-1484 days. 30/38 (78.9%) of repairs were successful lasting ≥30days. Hospital admission was avoided in 76% of cases. 4 patients in the failed repair group underwent catheter re-insertion where 4 had a further, subsequently successful, repair, an overall success rate of 89.4% (34/38). 30-day CRBSI rate was 0.09/1000 catheter days in repaired catheters. In comparing costs, there is a potential cost saving of 2766GBP for repair compared to replacement of damaged CVADs. CONCLUSION Repair of tunnelled CVADs in patients with IF is successful and safe with no increased risk of CRBSI. Significant cost savings may be made.
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- Jane Fletcher
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK.
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2GW, UK
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Oh SB, Park K, Kim JJ, Oh SY, Jung KS, Park BS, Son GM, Kim HS, Kim DH, Jung HJ, Lee SS. Safety and feasibility of 3-month interval access and flushing for maintenance of totally implantable central venous port system in colorectal cancer patients after completion of curative intended treatments. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24156. [PMID: 33466189 PMCID: PMC7808472 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) treated with curative intent surgery undergo continuous fluorouracil (5-FU) infusion-based chemotherapy using totally implantable central venous port system (TICVPS) in cases with high risk of recurrence. Approximately 30% of patients relapse after therapy completion, especially within 2 years. Hence, many patients with high risk CRC keep the TICVPS for 6 to 24 months after treatment with regular intervals of TICVPS flushing. However, little is known about the proper interval duration of the port. The aim of this study is to investigate whether a 3 months extended interval is safe and if port maintenance is feasible.A retrospective cohort was compiled of patients with CRC who underwent curative intent surgery and perioperative chemotherapy using TICVPS between 2010 and 2017. The primary end point was TICVPS maintenance rate, including maintenance of TICVPS for at least 6 months, planned TICVPS removal after 6 months, and regaining the use of TICVPS at the time of recurrence.A total of 214 patients with CRC underwent curative intent treatments during the study period. Among them, 60 patients were excluded, including 6 patients for early recurrence within 3 months and 54 patients with violation of flushing interval. Finally, 154 patients were analyzed. Mean flushing interval was 98.4 days (95% confidence interval [CI], 96.2-100.6; range, 60-120). In December 2018, 35 patients kept the TICVPS, 92 patients had planned removal, 25 patients reused the TICVPS, and 2 patients had to unexpectedly remove the TICVPS due to site infection and pain. Thus, the functional TICVPS maintenance rate was 98.8% (152/154). Thirty-eight patients relapsed, and 30 patients were treated with intravenous chemotherapy. Among them, 25 patients (83.3%) reused the maintained TICVPS without a reinsertion procedures.Our study demonstrated that 3-month interval access and flushing is safe and feasible for maintaining TICVPS during surveillance of patients with CRC. An extended interval up to 3 months can be considered because it is compatible with CRC surveillance visit schedules.
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- Sang-Bo Oh
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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PURPOSE To explore the factors involved in the demise of tunnelled central vascular access devices (CVADs) in children and describe patterns of failure. METHODS A retrospective study including children under 16 years of age undergoing CVAD insertion in a tertiary centre between October 2014 and December 2019. The Kaplan-Meier estimator was used to study CVAD survival and piecewise exponential curves to approximate hazard rates. Related factors were analysed using multivariable regression. RESULTS Totally, 684 CVADs were inserted in 499 children. Devices were in situ for 213,821 days (median 244.5). Of those, 261 CVADs (38.2%) failed prematurely; 176 (67%) required replacement. Tunnelled external lines (TELs) failed more frequently than totally implantable devices (p < 0.005).TEL displacement occurred in two high-risk phases, falling to baseline after 90 days. Low age at device insertion and open placement were strongly associated with an increased failure rate. Previous CVAD failure did not increase subsequent failure rate. Premature failure increased procedural cost by £153,949 per year. CONCLUSIONS TIDs should be placed in preference to TELs where appropriate. TELs are at highest risk of displacement for 90 days and must be well secured for this duration. Meticulous line care offers significant potential cost savings by reducing line replacements. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Georgina Bough
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Physics, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- The Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK.
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Cui YH, Choi YJ, Kim EH, Yu JH, Seong HY, Choi SU, Yoon SZ, Huh H. Effects of blood flow on the antibacterial efficacy of chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine coated central venous catheter: A simulation-based pilot study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e22218. [PMID: 32991414 PMCID: PMC7523804 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine coated central venous catheters (CSS-CVC) may cause loss of antimicrobial efficacy due to friction between the CVC surface and sheer stress caused by the blood flow. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial efficacy of CSS-CVC at various flow rates using a bloodstream model. METHODS Each CVC was subjected to various flow rates (0.5, 1, 2, and 4 L/min) and wear-out times (0, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours), and the optical density (OD) 600 after a Staphylococcus aureus incubation test was used to determine the antibacterial effect of CSS-CVC. RESULTS In the 0.5 L/min group, there was no significant change in the OD600 value up to 120 hours compared with the baseline OD600 value for CSS-CVC (P > .467). However, the OD600 values of CSS-CVC in the 1 L/min (P < .001) and 2 L/min (P < .001) groups were significantly reduced up to 72 hours, while that in the 4 L/min (p < 0.001) group decreased rapidly up to 48 hours. CONCLUSION This study suggests that there is a doubt whether sufficient antibacterial function can be maintained with prolonged duration of catheter placement.
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- Yong Huan Cui
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi- do, Republic of Korea
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- Institute for Healthcare Innovation, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Gallieni M, Matoussevitch V, Steinke T, Ebner A, Brunkwall S, Cariati M, Gallo S, Reindl-Schwaighofer R, Sengölge G. Multicenter Experience with the Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System in Patients with Thoracic Venous Obstruction: Results from the SAVE Registry. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 31:1654-1660.e1. [PMID: 32951972 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2020.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To report the device performance and safety for the Surfacer Inside-Out access catheter system in patients with thoracic central venous obstruction (TCVO) requiring central venous access (CVA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Five sites prospectively enrolled 30 patients requiring a tunneled dialysis catheter between February 2017 and September 2018 in the SAVE (Surfacer System to Facilitate Access in Venous Obstructions) registry. Patient demographics, medical history, and type of TCVO were documented at enrollment. Device performance and adverse events were collected during the procedure and upon hospital discharge. Twenty-nine of the 30 patients enrolled required CVA for hemodialysis. Retrospective classification of TCVOs according to SIR reporting standards showed 9 patients (30%) had Type 4 obstructions, 8 (26.7%) had Type 3, 5 (16.7%) had Type 2, and 8 (26.7%) had Type 1 obstruction. RESULTS Central venous catheters (CVCs) were successfully placed in 29 of 30 patients (96.7%). The procedure was discontinued in 1 patient due to vascular anatomical tortuosity. All 29 patients with successful CVC placement achieved adequate catheter patency and tip positioning. There were no device-related adverse events, catheter malposition, or intra- or postprocedural complications. Mean time from device insertion to removal for the 29 patients who successfully completed the procedure was 24 ± 14.9 (range, 6-70) minutes. Mean fluoroscopy time was 6.8 ± 4.5 (range, 2.2-25.5) minutes. CONCLUSIONS The Surfacer Inside-Out procedure provided an alternative option to restore right-sided CVA in patients with TCVO.
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- Maurizio Gallieni
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Luigi Sacco, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50924 Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Luigi Sacco, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Internal Medicine III, Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Fairley L. Thin-walled introducer needle vs catheter-over-needle technique for central venous catheterisation: A brief meta-analysis. Am J Emerg Med 2020; 46:678-680. [PMID: 32829995 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2020.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Lachlan Fairley
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
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Zhou C, Lu L, Yang L, Xi W, Ma T, Yang C, Wu J, Shangguan C, Zhu Z, Zhang J. Modified surface measurement method to determine catheter tip position of totally implantable venous access port through right subclavian vein. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 9:409-415. [PMID: 32726669 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal catheter tip position of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) is important to maintain its function and to avoid severe complications. In this study, we aimed to assess the reliability of a modified surface measurement method to determine optimal tip position of a TIVAP catheter inserted through the right subclavian vein. METHODS Clinical and radiologic information of 105 patients who underwent TIVAP implantation through the right subclavian vein was collected retrospectively. The length of the implanted catheter was determined by a modified surface measurement method, as follows. The distance from the puncture point (point A) to the middle point of the sternal notch (point B), then from the middle point of the sternal notch (point B) to the middle point of Louis angle (point C) was added up. The equation for the catheter length is given by catheter length (cm) = AB + BC + 3. Postprocedure plain chest radiography (CXR) and enhanced chest computed tomography (CT) were used to check the catheter tip position and to calculate optimal position rate. Distance from the carina to the catheter tip and the length of the vertebral body unit were measured on both CXR and CT. Distances from carina to caval-atrial junction (CAJ) and from catheter tip to CAJ were measured on CT. RESULTS Mean length of the implanted catheter of all patients was 17.0 ± 0.7 cm (male vs female, 17.3 ± 0.5 cm vs 16.7 ± 0.7 cm; P < .001). On CXR, a catheter tip located within 2.4 vertebral body units below the carina was identified as the optimal position, and the optimal position rate was 97.1% (102/105 cases). On CT, two definitions of optimal position were used: within 2 cm above or below the CAJ and within 2 cm above or at the CAJ; the optimal position rate was 92.4% (97/105 cases) and 78.1% (82/105 cases), respectively. Median follow-up time was 9.4 months. During the follow-up, no severe cardiac complication was recorded. CONCLUSIONS The modified surface measurement had high reliability in determining the optimal catheter length to accurately place the tip in the superior vena cava near the CAJ.
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- Chenfei Zhou
- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Moreira M, Donato P. Inferior Thyroid Artery Pseudoaneurysm Coil Embolisation. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 59:917. [PMID: 32370919 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.03.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Mário Moreira
- Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Medical Imaging Department, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Sun Y, Wan G, Liang L. Taurolidine lock solution for catheter-related bloodstream infections in pediatric patients: A meta-analysis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0231110. [PMID: 32255798 PMCID: PMC7138323 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Infection is one of the most commonly described complications, and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients treated using central venous catheters (CVCs). Taurolidine lock solutions have been used to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in both adult and pediatric patients. The purpose of this study was to systematically search the literature and conduct a meta-analysis to determine the efficacy of taurolidine in reducing CRBSI in children. We conducted an electronic search of the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, TRIP Database, CINAHL, and Google Scholar databases for articles published up to 1st November 2019. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of taurolidine with control for preventing CRBSI in pediatric patients. Four studies were included. Our results indicated a statistical significant reduction in the total number of CRBSI with taurolidine as compared to control (RR: 0.23; 95% CI:0.13, 0.40; I2 = 0%; P<0.00001). The pooled analysis also indicated a statistical significant reduction in the incidence of CRBSI (defined as the number of CRBSI events/1000 catheter days) in the taurolidine group (MD: -1.12; 95% CI:-1.54, -0.71; I2 = 1%; P<0.00001). The number of catheters removed due to infection or suspected infection was not significantly different between the two groups (RR: 0.68; 95% CI:0.22, 2.10; I2 = 56%; P = 0.50) (Fig 5). The quality of the included studies was not high. The use of taurolidine as a catheter locking solution may significantly reduce CRBSI in pediatric patients. However, the quality of current evidence is not high and further high-quality large scale RCTs are needed to corroborate our results.
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- Yan Sun
- Zaozhuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Zaozhuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Zaozhuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Zaozhuang, Shandong, P.R. China
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Dube WC, Jacob JT, Zheng Z, Huang Y, Robichaux C, Steinberg JP, Fridkin SK. Comparison of Rates of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Patients With 1 vs 2 Central Venous Catheters. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3:e200396. [PMID: 32129868 PMCID: PMC7057131 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.0396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE National Healthcare Safety Network methods for central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) surveillance do not account for potential additive risk for CLABSI associated with use of 2 central venous catheters (CVCs) at the same time (concurrent CVCs); facilities that serve patients requiring high acuity care with medically indicated concurrent CVC use likely disproportionally incur Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services payment penalties for higher CLABSI rates. OBJECTIVE To quantify the risk for CLABSI associated with concurrent use of a second CVC. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This retrospective cohort study included adult patients with 2 or more days with a CVC at 4 geographically separated general acute care hospitals in the Atlanta, Georgia, area that varied in size from 110 to 580 beds, from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2017. Variables included clinical conditions, central line-days, and concurrent CVC use. Patients were propensity score-matched for likelihood of concurrence (limited to 2 CVCs), and conditional logistic regression modeling was performed to estimate the risk of CLABSI associated with concurrence. Episodes of CVC were categorized as low or high risk and single vs concurrent use to evaluate time to CLABSI with Cox proportional hazards regression models. Data were analyzed from January to June 2019. EXPOSURES Two CVCs present at the same time. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Hospitalizations in which a patient developed a CLABSI, allowing estimation of patient risk for CLABSI and daily hazard for a CVC episode ending in CLABSI. RESULTS Among a total of 50 254 patients (median [interquartile range] age, 59 [45-69] years; 26 661 [53.1%] women), 64 575 CVCs were used and 647 CLABSIs were recorded. Concurrent CVC use was recorded in 6877 patients (13.7%); the most frequent indications for concurrent CVC use were nutrition (554 patients [14.1%]) or hemodialysis (1706 patients [43.4%]). In the propensity score-matched cohort, 74 of 3932 patients with concurrent CVC use (1.9%) developed CLABSI, compared with 81 of 7864 patients with single CVC use (1.0%). Having 2 CVCs for longer than two-thirds of a patient's CVC use duration was associated with increased likelihood of developing a CLABSI, adjusting for central line-days and comorbidities (adjusted risk ratio, 1.62; 95% CI, 1.10-2.33; P = .001). In survival analysis adjusting for sex, receipt of chemotherapy or total parenteral nutrition, and facility, compared with a single CVC, the daily hazard for 2 low-risk CVCs was 1.78 (95% CI, 1.35-2.34; P < .001), while the daily hazard for 1 low-risk and 1 high-risk CVC was 1.80 (95% CI, 1.42-2.28; P < .001), and the daily hazard for 2 high-risk CVCs was 1.78 (95% CI, 1.14-2.77; P = .01). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These findings suggest that concurrent CVC use is associated with nearly 2-fold the risk of CLABSI compared with use of a single low-risk CVC. Performance metrics for CLABSI should change to account for variations of this intrinsic patient risk among facilities to reduce biased comparisons and resultant penalties applied to facilities that are caring for more patients with medically indicated concurrent CVC use.
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- William C. Dube
- School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- School of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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Gholyaf M, Mohammadi F, Razaghi M, Seifrabie MA. Access Recirculation in Permanent Catheters of Hemodialysis Patients. Iran J Kidney Dis 2020; 14:102-106. [PMID: 32165594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Treatment for end stage renal disease patients is based on dialysis; however, the presence of access recirculation (AR) decreases dialysis efficiency and adequacy. This study was conducted to determine the recirculation rate in dialysis patients undergoing hemodialysis through using a permanent catheter. 60 patients including 23 males and 37 females were enrolled. Mean age of the participants was 57.66 (± 14.08) years. Mean AR in the subjects was 9.36%, and 16 (27%) of patients had mean AR above 10%. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between AR and catheter longevity (P < .001). It is suggested to limit the use of permanent catheters to specific cases and not to use them in place of arteriovenous fistulas.
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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Baier C, Linke L, Eder M, Schwab F, Chaberny IF, Vonberg RP, Ebadi E. Incidence, risk factors and healthcare costs of central line-associated nosocomial bloodstream infections in hematologic and oncologic patients. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0227772. [PMID: 31978169 PMCID: PMC6980604 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Non-implanted central vascular catheters (CVC) are frequently required for therapy in hospitalized patients with hematological malignancies or solid tumors. However, CVCs may represent a source for bloodstream infections (central line-associated bloodstream infections, CLABSI) and, thus, may increase morbidity and mortality of these patients. A retrospective cohort study over 3 years was performed. Risk factors were determined and evaluated by a multivariable logistic regression analysis. Healthcare costs of CLABSI were analyzed in a matched case-control study. In total 610 patients got included with a CLABSI incidence of 10.6 cases per 1,000 CVC days. The use of more than one CVC per case, CVC insertion for conditioning for stem cell transplantation, acute myeloid leukemia, leukocytopenia (≤ 1000/μL), carbapenem therapy and pulmonary diseases were independent risk factors for CLABSI. Hospital costs directly attributed to the onset of CLABSI were 8,810 € per case. CLABSI had a significant impact on the overall healthcare costs. Knowledge about risk factors and infection control measures for CLABSI prevention is crucial for best clinical practice.
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- Claas Baier
- Institute for Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, Hemostasis, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Charité - University Medicine, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene, Hospital Epidemiology and Environmental Medicine, Leipzig University Hospital, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology and Hospital Epidemiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Marsenic O, Rodean J, Richardson T, Swartz S, Claes D, Day JC, Warady B, Neu A. Tunneled hemodialysis catheter care practices and blood stream infection rate in children: results from the SCOPE collaborative. Pediatr Nephrol 2020; 35:135-143. [PMID: 31654224 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-019-04384-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Standardizing Care to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease (SCOPE) collaborative seeks to reduce hemodialysis (HD) catheter-associated blood stream infections (CA-BSI) by increasing implementation of standardized HD catheter care bundles. We report HD catheter care practices and HD CA-BSI rates from SCOPE. METHODS Catheter care practices and infection events were collected prospectively during the study period, from collaborative implementation in June 2013 through May 2017. For comparative purposes, historical data, including patient demographics and HD CA-BSI events, were collected from the 12 months prior to implementation. Catheter care bundle compliance in 5 care bundle categories was monitored across the post-implementation reporting period at each center via monthly care observation forms. CA-BSI rates were calculated monthly, and reported as number of infections per 100 patient months. Changes in CA-BSI rates were assessed using generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) techniques. RESULTS Three hundred twenty-five patients with tunneled HD catheters [median (IQR) age 12 years (6, 16), M 53%, F 47%] at 15 centers were included. A total of 3996 catheter care observations over 4170 patient months were submitted with a median (IQR) 5 (2, 14) observations per patient. Overall bundle compliance was high at 87.6%, with a significant and progressive increase (p < 0.001) in compliance for 4/5 bundle categories over the 48-month study period. The adjusted CA-BSI rate significantly decreased over time from 3.3/100 patient months prior to implementation of the care bundles to 0.8/100 patient months 48 months after care bundle implementation (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Using quality improvement methodology, SCOPE has demonstrated a significant increase in compliance with a majority of HD catheter care practices and a significant reduction in the rate of CA-BSI among children maintained on HD.
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MESH Headings
- Adolescent
- Catheter-Related Infections/epidemiology
- Catheter-Related Infections/etiology
- Catheterization, Central Venous/adverse effects
- Catheterization, Central Venous/instrumentation
- Catheterization, Central Venous/standards
- Catheterization, Central Venous/statistics & numerical data
- Central Venous Catheters/adverse effects
- Central Venous Catheters/standards
- Central Venous Catheters/statistics & numerical data
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Guideline Adherence/statistics & numerical data
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Intersectoral Collaboration
- Kidney Failure, Chronic/therapy
- Male
- Practice Guidelines as Topic
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'/organization & administration
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'/standards
- Practice Patterns, Physicians'/statistics & numerical data
- Program Evaluation
- Prospective Studies
- Quality Improvement/organization & administration
- Renal Dialysis/adverse effects
- Renal Dialysis/instrumentation
- Renal Dialysis/standards
- Renal Dialysis/statistics & numerical data
- Sepsis/epidemiology
- Sepsis/etiology
- Standard of Care/organization & administration
- Standard of Care/statistics & numerical data
- Young Adult
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- Olivera Marsenic
- Pediatric Nephrology, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Hankins R, Majorant OD, Rupp ME, Cavalieri RJ, Fey PD, Lyden E, Cawcutt KA. Microbial colonization of intravascular catheter connectors in hospitalized patients. Am J Infect Control 2019; 47:1489-1492. [PMID: 31345614 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 05/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Central line-associated bloodstream infections may be due to catheter connector colonization and intraluminal migration of pathogens. We assessed the colonization of the split septum catheter connector system, and subsequently the luer lock catheter connector system. METHODS This was a prospective, 2 phase, quality improvement study at a tertiary referral center. Each phase of the study was performed over 3 consecutive days in hospitalized patients receiving an active infusion; first with a split septum lever lock connector and second with a luer lock connector and alcohol port protector. The connectors were inoculated onto blood agar plates and incubated. Plates were assessed for microbial growth after 48-72 hours. RESULTS In phase I, 98 (41.9%) of 234 split septum connectors yielded microbial growth. In phase II, 56 (23.1%) of 243 luer lock connectors yielded microbial growth. In phase II only, there was a significant increased rate of contamination in peripheral catheters compared with all other catheters, and the rate of contamination on the acute care wards was significantly higher when compared with the intensive care units. CONCLUSIONS Bacterial colonization of the lever lock system was unacceptably high among all catheter types and hospital locations. Transition to luer lock catheter connectors and alcohol port protectors decreased the colonization; however, colonization still remained substantial. Causation of colonization cannot be determined with these results.
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- Richard Hankins
- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Epidemiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
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Tao F, Wang X, Liu J, Li J, Sui F. Perioperative application of midline catheter and PICC in Patients with gastrointestinal tumors. J BUON 2019; 24:2546-2552. [PMID: 31983131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the application value of midline catheter and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in patients with gastrointestinal tumors during the perioperative period. METHODS 487 patients with gastrointestinal tumors admitted to Qingdao Municipal Hospital from August 2016 to September 2018 were selected and retrospectively analyzed. 279 patients treated with midline catheters during the treatment were regarded as the study group, and another 208 patients treated with PICC were regarded as the control group. The incidence of perioperative adverse reactions, the cost of daily catheter maintenance and the the total cost of catheter indwelling were compared between the two groups. Meanwhile, each patient was investigated for treatment satisfaction at the time of discharge. RESULTS The total incidence of adverse reactions in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group (p=0.0001). The catheter indwelling duration in the study group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (p<0.001). The 24-h drainage volume in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (p<0.001). The average cost of daily maintenance and total cost of catheter indwelling in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p<0.001). The satisfaction rate in the study group (69.53%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (51.92%) (p<0.001). The dissatisfaction rate in the study group (3.23%) was significantly lower than that in the control group (15.38%) (p<0.001). CONCLUSION Compared with PICC, the perioperative application of midline catheter in patients with gastrointestinal tumors can effectively reduce catheter-related adverse reactions, with higher medical economic benefits and satisfaction rate, and is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
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- Fengying Tao
- Section two of Oncology Department, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao 266000, P.R. China
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Hoggard JG, Blair RD, Montero M, Moustafa MA, Newman J, Pergola PE, Saucier N, Wheeler CJ, Mermel LA, Ross JR, Beserab AD. Clinical outcomes associated with the use of the NexSite hemodialysis catheter with new exit barrier technology: Results from a prospective, observational multi-center registry study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0223285. [PMID: 31589644 PMCID: PMC6779244 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0223285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Decreasing the risk of catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) remains a key focus for improving outcomes and reducing cost of care for hemodialysis (HD) patients. Recent studies demonstrate CRBSI rates can be improved by managing bacterial colonization at the catheter exit site. Herein we present the results of a study documenting the clinical performance of the NexSite HD catheter, a new tunneled central venous catheter which incorporates Exit Site Management (ESM) technology. Methods We conducted an observational study using a prospective, multi-center registry of HD patients implanted with the NexSite HD catheter. The primary endpoint for the study was CRBSI rate for a period up to 180-days following catheter placement. Secondary endpoints included device placement success rate, exit site healing, development of an exit site or tunnel infection, and early or late non-infectious catheter-related complications. All reasons for early non-elective catheter removal were recorded. Results A total of 115 HD patients at 6 sites were included in the final analysis. Cumulative catheter use was 10,924 days with a mean duration of 95 days. Seven patients experienced CRBSIs during the study period resulting in a CRBSI rate of 0.64 per 1,000 catheter-days. Seventy-four patients (64.3%) had either elective catheter removal (n = 56) or utilized the catheter for the entire 180-day observation period (n = 18). Thirty-five patients (30%) underwent non-elective device removal either due to CRBSI (n = 5), low flow (n = 16), exit site issues (n = 7), or for other causes (n = 7). Six patients died during the observation period with 1 death due to CRBSI-associated complications and the remaining 5 deaths attributed to non-device related causes. Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that the NexSite HD catheter equipped with ESM technology can achieve a CRBSI rate in compliance with the NKF KDOQI (National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiatives) Clinical Performance Guidelines stated goal of less than 1.0/1,000 catheter-days when used in hemodialysis patients using current standard of care nursing protocols.
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- Jeffrey G. Hoggard
- Capital Nephrology Associates, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Eastern Nephrology, New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Eastern Nephrology, New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
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- South Carolina Nephrology and Hypertension Center, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Eastern Nephrology, Greenville, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Renal Associates PA, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
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- Eastern Nephrology, New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Kidney and Blood Pressure Clinic of Lubbock, Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Rhode Island Hospital and Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
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- Access Connections LLC, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, United States of America
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A high risk of suicide has been observed in adults with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing haemodialysis. Since suicide is preventable, early screening, a prompt multidisciplinary approach and appropriate treatment of depression are critical and are recommended to treating physicians. Recently, the case of a woman with end-stage renal disease who had been undergoing haemodialysis was encountered. She died by suicide after self-severing the temporary haemodialysis catheter secured to the right side of her neck. This method of suicide is unusual and rare. This case not only underscores the association between haemodialysis and suicide in patients with end-stage renal disease but also raises awareness of the possibility of such deaths.
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- Supawon Srettabunjong
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
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Kelly J, Aleksandrowicz D, Vargulescu R. Confirmation of central venous catheter placement in the presence of an ipsilateral arteriovenous fistula. J Vasc Access 2019; 21:400-401. [PMID: 31554455 DOI: 10.1177/1129729819879070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Baciarello M, Maspero G, Maestroni U, Palumbo G, Bellini V, Bignami E. If it looks like a catheter and winds like a catheter . . . fibroblastic sheath mimicking a central venous catheter fragment: A case report. J Vasc Access 2019; 21:529-532. [PMID: 31526092 DOI: 10.1177/1129729819873488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Fibroblastic sheath formation is a well-known complication of long-term central venous catheters. When calcified, fibroblastic (formerly known as "fibrin") sheaths may be easily mistaken for retained catheter fragments. We describe one such case and how imaging was used to recognize the sheath and avoid unnecessary interventions. CASE DESCRIPTION A patient with systemic sclerosis was referred for port removal because of suspected infection. A later computed tomography scan showed a persistent tubular structure coursing behind the right clavicle, which was also seen in an anteroposterior chest radiograph. Three-dimensional reconstruction and analysis of the structure's lumen in comparison to previous imaging studies allowed us to confirm that it was, in fact, a calcified fibroblastic sheath. The patient's course was uneventful thereafter. CONCLUSION Three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction, as well as the hollow appearance of a tubular structure after removal of a central catheter may help differentiate a fibroblastic sheath from a retained catheter fragment. Accurate surgical notes mentioning the length of the catheter at implant and explant are also of paramount importance.
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- Marco Baciarello
- Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Second Unit of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Ahmet Murt
- Department of Nephrology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lord JA. Picking the Right Tool for the Job: A Reliability Study of 4 Assessment Tools for Central Venous Catheter Insertion. J Grad Med Educ 2019; 11:422-429. [PMID: 31440337 PMCID: PMC6699549 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-19-00107.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Determining procedural competence requires psychometrically sound assessment tools. A variety of instruments are available to determine procedural performance for central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, but it is not clear which ones should be used in the context of competency-based medical education. OBJECTIVE We compared several commonly used instruments to determine which should be preferentially used to assess competence in CVC insertion. METHODS Junior residents completing their first intensive care unit rotation between July 31, 2006, and March 9, 2007, were video-recorded performing CVC insertion on task trainer mannequins. Between June 1, 2016, and September 30, 2016, 3 experienced raters judged procedural competence on the historical video recordings of resident performance using 4 separate tools, including an itemized checklist, Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS), a critical error assessment tool, and the Ottawa Surgical Competency Operating Room Evaluation (O-SCORE). Generalizability theory (G-theory) was used to compare the performance characteristics among the tools. A decision study predicted the optimal testing environment using the tools. RESULTS At the time of the original recording, 127 residents rotated through intensive care units at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Seventy-seven of them (61%) met inclusion criteria, and 55 of those residents (71%) agreed to participate. Results from the generalizability study (G-study) demonstrated that scores from O-SCORE and OSATS were the most dependable. Dependability could be maintained for O-SCORE and OSATS with 2 raters. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that global rating scales, such as the OSATS or the O-SCORE tools, should be preferentially utilized for assessment of competence in CVC insertion.
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BACKGROUND/AIMS This study aims to demonstrate whether the association between initial vascular access and mortality among hemodialysis patients varies by age. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study that included 2,552 patients who started hemodialysis. Vascular access was divided into three categories: percutaneous catheter, tunneled cuffed catheter, and arteriovenous (AV) access. RESULTS Survival rates for patients who received a central venous catheter, such as percutaneous or tunneled cuffed catheter, aged 65 to 74 years and those ≥ 75 years were reduced, but not for those aged < 65 years (log-rank test; p < 0.001, p = 0.007, and p = 0.278). After fully adjusting for potential confounding factors in the patients aged < 65 years, percutaneous and tunneled cuffed catheter were not associated with 5-year mortality. On the other hand, for patients aged 65 to 74 or ≥ 75 years, percutaneous catheter and tunneled cuffed catheter were associated with higher 5-year mortality rates. As age increased, the conversion rate from central venous catheter, including percutaneous catheter and tunneled cuffed catheter, to AV access decreased (94.1%, 90.5%, and 80.3% for patients aged < 65, 65 to 74, and ≥ 75 years, respectively; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION In patients aged ≥ 65 years, initial vascular access was associated with long-term mortality. We suggest that a "fistula first" strategy is superior for elderly patients and demonstrates that it is desirable to change to AV access, and not maintain an initial central vascular catheter.
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- Correspondence to Soo Wan Kim, M.D. Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42 Jebongro, Gwangju 61469, Korea Tel: +82-62-220-6271 Fax: +82-62-225-8578 E-mail:
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RATIONALE Central venous catheterization is a common tool used to monitor central venous pressure and administer fluid medications in patients undergoing surgery. The loss of a broken guide wire into the circulation is a rare and preventable complication. Here, we report a peculiar case of a missed guidewire puncturing the aortic arch and cerebrum. PATIENT CONCERNS A 53-year-old man with complaints of an intermittent headache and right swollen ankle following central venous catheterization. DIAGNOSES Using computed tomography; the patient was diagnosed with the loss of a guide wire in his body. The guide wire had migrated to the brain and punctured the vascular wall of the aortic arch. INTERVENTIONS Due to the risks of surgery, the patient was advised to have a follow-up visit once every 3 months. OUTCOMES At present, the patient could live like a normal person, although he suffers from intermittent headaches. LESSONS The loss of a guide wire is a completely preventable complication, provided that a hold on the tip of the wire is maintained during placement, and the correct safety measurements and protocols are followed.
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