Fragmented central venous catheter retained for years with minimal symptoms
نویسندگان
چکیده
Unidentified fractures of indwelling tunneled catheters are presumably rare and possibly underreported, but their consideration is important in patients with a history of catheter placement with otherwise unexplained, atypical chest pain.
منابع مشابه
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...
متن کاملSurvey of a Practical Approach to Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Patients
Background Central venous catheter (CVC) is used for measuring hemodynamic variables, transfusion of blood, fluids and medications when peripheral vascular lack sufficiency. Unfortunately CVC is associated with many complications ranging from anxiety and discomfort for the patient to severe mechanical side effects such as arterial lacerations, pleural and pericardial injury as well as infection...
متن کاملEffectiveness of Permanent Implantable Catheter (Polysite) in Children with Cancer
Abstract Background Totally implantable central venous access devices (ports) have been available for over 10 years, but have not been achieved widespread use in pediatric oncology patients. Ports facilitate the administration of chemotherapy in children with cancer. Materials and Methods In this study, early complications of implantable central venous access devices in children with diff...
متن کاملComparing the anatomy of the intrathoracic systemic central venous system in Iranian pediatrics and adults based on chest CT scan and evaluation of rate of catheter malposition in children
Background: Central venous catheterization is a procedure that is being performed frequently especially in critical clinical settings. In such conditions, good knowledge of the surface anatomy of venous structures is vital to avoid possible complications which could result in life-threatening situations such as bleeding and pneumothorax. Considering the difference between venous anatomy of chil...
متن کاملA Comparison effect of collaborative-based training program and lecture method on nurses’ performance of central venous catheter care
Background and Objectives: Improving nurses’ adherance with nursing standard catheter care is needed to enhance the quality of central venous catheters care. This study aimed to compare the effect of collaborative teaching method and lecture method on nursesing care of Central venous catheters. Materials and Methods: This quasi- experimental pretest-post test design study was conducted...
متن کامل