Infection, local reaction and poor fixation of dressings for central venous catheter
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Skin fold technique for central venous catheter fixation; Comparison with conventional method for postopration infections
Background: Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are used not only as a tool to access to central venous system, but also for hemodynamic monitoring, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and hemodialysis. The use of CVCs is associated with some complications notably infections that are troublesome both to patient and physician. We conducted this study to examine catheter fixation with skin fold techni...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Acta Paulista de Enfermagem
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0103-2100
DOI: 10.1590/1982-0194201400013