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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"Central Venous Catheter"”.
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Preventing Retained Central Venous Catheter Guidewires
Whole central venous catheter (CVC) guidewire retention is an iatrogenic error, with an incidence of 1:3,167, a morbidity of 4-53%, mortality of 4-6% and is a never event. Since 2011, health policy has mandated that all hospitals must implement national safety guidance to prevent this error, …
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The prevention and diagnosis of central venous catheter-related infection
… and specific genotypes implicated in catheter colonisation. In addition, phenotypic and genotypic typing techniques were assessed for their ability to characterise strains of CoNS recovered from 33 patients who developed catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) on a bone marrow …
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The source, cost and prevention of central venous catheter-related infection
Central venous catheters have become an integral part of patient management however they are associated with many complications including infection. Despite efforts being made to reduce the incidence of such infect ions the problem continues to increase and has resource implications for the Health …
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Empowering Patients with Central Venous Catheters: Utilizing Evidence-Based Video-Assisted Education to Reduce Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
<p>An evidence-based Central Venous Catheter (CVC) dressing change video was created to enhance patient independence, and to increase resource efficiency among nursing staff in an inpatient pediatric setting in which Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) rates were rising. …
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An investigation of the influence of radiographic malpositioning and image processing algorithm selection on ICU/CCU chest radiographs
… upon the apparent changes of tube/line position central venous catheter and endotracheal tube (CVC, ETT). The study also shows that there was a little difference between the two image processing algorithms, apart from the visualisation of sharp reproduction of the trachea and proximal bronchi, …
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A study of the complications associated with haemodialysis vascular access in patients with renal failure
… This can be provided by creation of an arteriovenous fistula, insertion of a synthetic vascular graft or insertion of a central venous catheter. Established haemodialysis vascular access is associated with a number of important complications which can impact significantly on both the quality of …
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An investigation of the influence of radiographic malpositioning and image processing algorithm selection on ICU/CCU chest radiographs
… upon the apparent changes of tube/line position central venous catheter and endotracheal tube (CVC, ETT). The study also shows that there was a little difference between the two image processing algorithms, apart from the visualisation of sharp reproduction of the trachea and proximal bronchi, …
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ASSOCIATION OF INCIDENT DIALYSIS MODALITY WITH PATIENT SURVIVAL: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
… North America; p<0.01), and HD vascular access (central venous catheter vs. arteriovenous fistula; p<0.01, only one study included). Conclusions: This meta-analysis suggests that overall PD and incentre HD likely carry equivalent survival benefits. However, differences were detected among …
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Perioperative ultrasound among South African anaesthetists: a survey of current practice and availability
… after hours. Respondents used US mostly for central venous catheter (CVC) insertions (77.9%), regional anaesthesia (82.3%), and cardiac and lung assessments (26.4% and 17.7%, respectively). It is used much less frequently for neuraxial anaesthesia (1.4%). Of the respondents, 382 (66.9%) had …
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Auswirkungen von Propofol und Fentanyl auf die gastroduodenale Motilität bei Schweinen gemessen mit der multiplen intraluminalen Impedanzometrie
… for nine days, they were instrumented with a central venous catheter, a percutaneous enterogastrostomy (PEG) and an impedance catheter, which was introduced via the PEG into the duodenum through endoscopy. Over the following 3 d, duodenal motility was measured for 8-hour periods. Measurements …
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Aspects of bleeding complications and hemostasis at central line insertion and mild induced hypothermia
… range from 0.5 to 1.6% in connection with central venous catheter insertions but are more frequent in patients with bone marrow failure and severe thrombocytopenia. Although supportive evidence is scarce, prophylactic platelet transfusion is sometimes performed in these patients before …
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Protective Care: Mothering a Child Dependent on Parenteral Nutrition
… supplies life-sustaining nutrients through a central venous catheter and requires the use of machinery to pump this fluid directly into the bloodstream. Due to the tremendous cost of prolonged hospitalization for these children, and the deleterious effects to the child, home care is considered …
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Blood stream infections in oncology patients at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cape Town
… cancer itself, chemotherapy, hospitalisation, central venous catheter insertion, and oncology patients were at risk of multi-drug resistant infection. Research gaps noted included paucity of studies from Sub-Saharan Africa, limited analysis of the antimicrobial susceptibility of causative …
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Studie zur Beurteilung der Kostenreduktion von Venenkatheterinfektionen durch den Gebrauch eines neuen antiseptisch beschichteten zentralvenösen Gefäßkatheters (Arrow G+ARD Blue TM)
Vorliegende Fall-Kontroll-Studie diente als Krankheitskostenstudie zur Ermittlung der durch Katheter assoziierte Infektionen auf Intensivstationen verursachten Grenzkosten. Nosokomiale Blutbahninfektionen verursachen erhebliche direkte und indirekte Folgekosten. Von 1997 – 2000 wurden in den an …
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Trombosis asociada a cateter venoso central en pediatría de la Fundación Cardioinfantil julio 2013 a julio 2015
… de la trombosis asociada a catéter venoso central en los pacientes pediátricos de la Fundación Cardioinfantil hospitalizados durante el periodo comprendido entre Julio 2013 a Julio 2015. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal de asociación. Se incluyeron pacientes …
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Caracterización de los pacientes con catéter venoso central en un hospital universitario de cuarto nivel en Bogotá 2011 - 2013
Introducción: La utilización de catéteres venosos centrales (CVC) en la unidad de cuidado intensivo tiene gran importancia y amplio uso, son fuente de apoyo para la realización de varia actividades, pero con un gran potencial de complicaciones, por lo cual es fundamental conocer todos los aspectos …
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Factores asociados a bacteriemias en pacientes con nutrición parenteral total en el Hospital Universitario Fundación Santa Fe
… pacientes recibieron NPT por acceso vascular central en el periodo establecido, de los cuales 74 presentaron Bacteriemia, con una prevalencia calculada de 4.16%, la cual está por debajo del 5% del estándar nacional, y 17.4 por 1000 días catéter, estando por encima del percentil p90 a nivel …