Complications of PORT-A-CATH® in patients with sickle cell disease

Summary: Background: Red cell exchange/transfusion is frequently used in the management of patients with medical complications related to acute severe sickle cell disease (SCD). However, peripheral venous access is often difficult without central venous catheters (CVCs) in adult patients with moder...

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Main Authors: Salam Alkindi, Samaa Matwani, Alghalia Al-Maawali, Buthaina Al-Maskari, Anil Pathare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034111001055