Clinical outcomes of transfemoral venous access for upper extremity dialysis

A transfemoral venous approach for intervention of upper extremity dialysis accesses may be a valuable adjunct to traditional approaches” Wang et al (2019). Abstract: PURPOSE: To report technical success and clinical outcomes of transfemoral venous access for upper extremity dialysis interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 15 patients underwent a transfemoral venous approach for […]

Clinical outcomes of tunneled central jugular and femoral central venous catheters

The literature on the outcomes of tunneled femoral catheters compared to that of jugular catheters is scarce and derived mainly from small cohorts” Guillermo-Corpus et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: The literature on the outcomes of tunneled femoral catheters compared to that of jugular catheters is scarce and derived mainly from small cohorts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: […]

Procedural risk attributable to internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral central venous access

Central venous catheter (CVC) complication rates reflecting the application of modern insertion techniques to a clinically heterogeneous patient populations are needed to better understand procedural risk attributable to the 3 common anatomic insertion sites: internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral veins” Bell et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Central venous catheter (CVC) complication rates reflecting the application […]

Mid-thigh femoral central venous catheter placement case studies

An alternative location was selected for the insertion of a femoral vein central venous catheter in the midthigh to reduce the risk of infection” Ostroff and Moureau (2018). Abstract: Background: Bedside vascular access options have been limited to the short peripheral intravenous, midline catheter, peripherally inserted central catheter, and central venous catheter (CVC) insertion sites […]