Effect of ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion on the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections and mechanical complications

Effect of ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion on the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections and mechanical complications

Abstract Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) are necessary for critically ill patients, including those with hematological malignancies. However, CVC insertion is associated with inevitable risks for various adverse events. Whether ultrasound guidance decreases the risk of catheter-related in...

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Main Authors: Osamu Imataki, Mami Shimatani, Yukiko Ohue, Makiko Uemura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Ultrasound-guide
Central venous catheter
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Hematological oncology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4487-0

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