Right atrial thrombosis provoked by central venous catheter
“We present a case of an RA thrombosis due to dilation of the atria and trauma from an infected central venous catheter” Prudhvi et al (2020).
Catheter-related right internal jugular vein large thrombus formation
We report a rare case of an inadvertently malposition of a catheter using ultrasound in the right internal jugular vein, the catheter tip went in the cranial direction at an acute angle” Ma et al (2019). Abstract: Placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) is a routine procedure in major surgery and intensive care unit, […]
Unsuccessful removal of a totally implantable venous access port caused by thrombosis
Thrombosis is a common complication associated with implantable venous access ports (IVAPs) and often results in loss of catheter function but is rarely associated with difficulty in IVAP removal” Zhang and Geng (2019). Abstract: RATIONALE: Thrombosis is a common complication associated with implantable venous access ports (IVAPs) and often results in loss of catheter function […]
Effect of impregnated central venous catheters on thrombosis in paediatric intensive care
The CATheter infections in CHildren (CATCH) trial reported reduced risks of bloodstream infection with antibiotic impregnated compared with heparin-bonded or standard central venous catheters (CVC) in paediatric intensive care” Wu et al (2019). Abstract: PURPOSE: The CATheter infections in CHildren (CATCH) trial reported reduced risks of bloodstream infection with antibiotic impregnated compared with heparin-bonded or […]
Cannula-related venous thrombosis after venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
The incidence of cannula-related venous thrombosis after venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is high” Fisser et al (2019). Abstract: Objectives: Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is indicated in patients with severe refractory acute respiratory failure. Venous thrombosis due to indwelling catheters is a frequent complication. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of cannula-related […]
Prevention of venous thrombosis in paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Secondary outcomes are central line-associated infections, patency and line replacement, superficial thrombosis, arterial events and death” O’Brien et al (2019). Abstract: Venous thromboembolic (VTE) complications in children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and T or B cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T/B cell LL) can result not only in life-threatening acute complications but also contribute […]
Clinical impact of noble metal coated central venous catheters
There was no efficacy of BG-thin noble metal coated CVCs in reducing infectious and non-infectious complications (thrombosis) in our study” Iftikhar et al (2019). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with haematological malignancies and stem cell transplant recipients are at high risk of opportunistic infections. Little international and no national data is available comparing noble metal coated versus […]
Endovascular procedures for the treatment of vascular access stenosis and thrombosis
There is amassed evidence regarding the use of endovascular procedures for the treatment of vascular access stenosis and thrombosis” Kitrou et al (2018). Abstract: There is amassed evidence regarding the use of endovascular procedures for the treatment of vascular access stenosis and thrombosis. A review was conducted based on available randomized trials, cohort studies and […]
Efficacy and safety of ω-3FA supplementation for maintaining vascular access patency in ESKD patients
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ω-3FA supplementation versus placebo or no treatment for maintaining vascular access patency in ESKD patients undergoing HD” Tam et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Maintaining long-term vascular access patency is necessary for high quality haemodialysis (HD) treatment of patients with the terminal and most serious stage of chronic kidney […]
Catheter-related staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and septic thrombosis
We retrospectively studied the clinical characteristics of patients with Staphylococcus aureus catheter-related septic thrombosis and the outcomes related to different management strategies” wilson Dib et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Catheter-related septic thrombosis is suspected in patients with persistent central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) after 72 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. The clinical diagnosis and management […]
Focus on the management thrombosis in pediatric malignancy
This review aims to examine current knowledge regarding the incidence, risk factors, clinical manifestation, evaluation, prevention, and management of thromboembolic events in children with cancer” Bordbar et al (2018). Abstract: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) result in significant morbidity and mortality in children with cancer. The cause of VTE in children with cancer is multifactorial and includes […]
Anticoagulation for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis
To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy and safety of low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs), vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), and direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT)” Sobieraj et al (2018). Abstract: To perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy and safety of low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs), […]
Vascular access thrombosis contributory factors in hemodialysis patients
The aim of this study was to assess von Willebrand factor (VWF), and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with eight thrombospondin-type 1 motif (ADAMTS13) levels in HD patients and their association with vascular access thrombosis (VAT)” Elzorkany et al (2018). Abstract: Vascular access complications are major issues in hemodialysis (HD) patients, which increase their morbidity and […]
Review of pediatric central venous catheter complications
The aim of this study was to evaluate CVC and catheter related complications in our tertiary pediatric intensive care unit” Tolunay et al (2018). Abstract: In catheter-using units as pediatric intensive care, it is important to know the complications that may occur during the insertion and use of central venous catheterization (CVC), and to take […]
Central venous access device complication rates in adult critical care settings
Central venous access device complications and device failure is a prevalent and significant problem in the adult ICU, leading to substantial patient harm and increased healthcare costs” Takashima et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine the proportion and rate of central venous access device failure and complications across central venous access device types in adult […]
Central line-associated thrombosis in critically ill neonates
Our study identified risk factors for the development of clinically identifiable catheter-associated thrombosis (CT)” Lambert et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Our study identified risk factors for the development of clinically identifiable catheter-associated thrombosis (CT). STUDY DESIGN: We performed a retrospective cohort study of neonates in whom a central catheter was present. A total of 1,475 […]