Upper extremity deep-vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is common and can cause important complications, including pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic syndrome. An increase in the use of central venous catheters, particularly peripherally inserted central catheters has been associated with an increasing rate of disease. Accurate diagnosis is essential to guide management, but there are limitations to t...

Central venous catheters are frequently used for different causes, like fluid infusions, haemodialysis, and measurement of central venous pressure. Complications that occur at the time or after the placement of these catheters can give harm to the patient or can cause need for a new attempt. Complications, like malfunction of the catheter, arterial puncture, haemothorax, or pneumothorax, can be...

BACKGROUND.Mechanical and infectious complications shorten the effective duration of peripherally inserted central venous catheters. Heparin use to prevent such complications and prolong the usability of peripherally inserted central venous catheters is inconclusive. OBJECTIVE.Our goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of heparin in prolonging the usability of peripherally inserted central veno...

BACKGROUND Long-term central venous catheters have improved the quality of care for patients with chronic illnesses, but are complicated by obstructions which can result in delay of treatment or catheter removal. DESIGN AND METHODS This paper reviews thrombolytic treatment for catheter obstruction. Literature from Medline searches using the terms "central venous catheter", "central venous acc...

The insertion of central venous catheters through the femoral veins is not uncommon and potentially associated with risk immediate puncture-related complications severe late as infection thrombosis. As for other access devices, use a standardized protocol correct application evidence-based strategies are beneficial in reducing complications. We proposed (S.I.F.: Safe Insertion Femorally Inserte...