A GAVeCeLT consensus on the indication, insertion, and management of central venous access devices in the critically ill
The Journal of Vascular Access,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2024
Central
venous
access
devices
are
essential
for
the
management
of
critically
ill
patients,
but
they
potentially
associated
with
many
complications,
which
may
occur
during
or
after
insertion.
Many
evidence-based
documents—consensus
and
guidelines—suggest
practical
recommendations
reducing
catheter-related
have
some
limitations.
Some
documents
not
focused
on
patients;
other
address
only
special
strategies,
such
as
use
ultrasound;
biased
by
obsolete
concepts,
inappropriate
terminology,
lack
considerations
new
technologies
methods.
Thus,
Italian
Group
Venous
Access
Devices
(GAVeCeLT)
has
decided
to
offer
an
updated
compendium
main
strategies—old
new—that
should
be
adopted
minimizing
complications
in
adult
patient.
The
project
been
planned
a
consensus,
rather
than
guideline,
since
issues
this
field
relatively
recent,
few
high-quality
randomized
clinical
studies
currently
available,
particularly
area
indications
choice
device.
Panelists
were
chosen
between
vascular
experts
who
had
published
papers
peer-reviewed
journals
about
topic
last
years.
consensus
process
was
carried
out
according
RAND/University
California
at
Los
Angeles
(UCLA)
Appropriateness
Methodology,
modification
Delphi
method,
that
is,
structured
collecting
knowledge
from
groups
through
series
questionnaires.
final
document
statements
answer
four
major
sets
questions
regarding
central
ill:
(1)
before
insertion
(seven
questions),
(2)
(eight
(3)
(three
(4)
removal
questions).
Язык: Английский
Assessment of Long-Term Complications in Adult Oncology Patients with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Receiving Tunnelled Femoral Catheters: A Prospective Cross-sectional Study
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
Abstract
Background
Superior
vena
cava
syndrome
(SVCS)
is
a
critical
condition
that
often
linked
to
malignancies
and
requires
prolonged
vascular
access
for
therapeutic
palliative
care.
This
prospective
cohort
analysis
evaluated
the
long-term
complications
associated
with
tunneled
femoral
inserted
central
catheters
(TFICCs)
in
adult
oncology
patients
SVCSs.
Methods
cross-sectional
study
was
performed
at
major
cancer
centre
China.
The
involved
SVCSs
requiring
venous
via
TFICC
from
March
2022
June
2022.
A
total
of
89
SVCS
who
received
placement
were
enrolled.
primary
outcomes
rates
TFICC-related
complications,
such
as
dislodgment,
occlusion,
blood
reflux,
catheter-related
skin
injury,
thrombosis,
unplanned
removal.
secondary
included
identification
risk
factors
these
complications.
Univariate
binary
logistic
regression
analyses
used
assess
Results
Nearly
half
(n
=
42/89,
47.2%)
experienced
significant
related
TFICC,
dislodgment
emerging
most
prevalent
issue
an
alarming
rate
23.6%.
It’s
crucial
note
only
mere
5
(56%)
had
their
removed
due
use
Power
PICC-SOLO
identified
factor
occlusion.
An
increased
catheter
length
reduces
whereas
longer
indwelling
time
increases
this
risk.
larger
thigh
circumference
greater
chance
reflux.
Conclusion
particularly
concerning
dislodgment.
POWER
Catheter
influence
These
findings
have
implications
patient
selection,
choice,
management
strategies
minimize
Trial
registration
registered
Chinese
Clinical
Trial
Registry
on
21/02/2022
(registration
number:
ChiCTR2200055864).
Язык: Английский
Physicochemical Characteristics of Cardiological Drugs and Practical Recommendations for Intravenous Administration: A Systematic Review
Scientia Pharmaceutica,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
93(1), С. 13 - 13
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Most
cardiological
drugs
need
intravenous
administration
to
have
a
fast
effect
in
an
emergency.
Intravenous
is
linked
complications,
such
as
tissue
infiltration
and
thrombophlebitis.
Aiming
supply
effective
tool
for
the
development
of
appropriate
policies,
this
systematic
review
provides
practical
recommendations
about
diluent,
pH,
osmolarity,
dosage,
vesicant
properties,
phlebitis
rate
most
commonly
used
evaluated
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
till
31
August
2024.
The
authors
searched
available
IV
RCTs
PUBMED
EMBASE®,
EBSCO-CINAHL®,
Cochrane
Controlled
Clinical
trials.
Drugs’
chemical
features
were
obtained
online,
drug
data
sheets,
scientific
papers,
establishing
that
with
pH
<5
or
>9,
osmolarity
>
600
mOsm/L,
high
incidence
reported
literature,
well
drugs,
require
utmost
caution
during
administration.
A
total
857
papers
316
studies
included.
84
identified,
which
only
(37%)
can
be
safely
infused
via
peripheral
route.
Thrombolytics
anticoagulants
are
considered
safest
classes
one
flagged
“red
flag”
medication.
However,
higher
percentage
other
categories
meet
criteria,
including
antiarrhythmics
(52%),
antiplatelet
agents
(67%),
diuretics
antihypertensives
(70%),
(77%),
vasoconstrictors
inotropics
(89%).
Understanding
physicochemical
properties
essential
significantly
improving
patient
safety
preventing
errors
local
side
effects.
Язык: Английский
Trans femoral tunnelled central venous catheter
Radiopaedia.org,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
Язык: Английский
Short Femoral Central Lines in Critically Ill Children: How Often and Do They Result in More Complications?
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025
Язык: Английский
The NAVIGATE project: A GloVANet–WoCoVA position statement on the nomenclature for vascular access devices
The Journal of Vascular Access,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2024
The
field
of
vascular
access
has
witnessed
significant
advancements
in
recent
years,
improving
healthcare
delivery
across
various
patient
populations
through
the
use
diverse
intravascular
devices.
Despite
these
innovations,
a
critical
issue
remains:
lack
globally
standardized
set
descriptors
for
This
gap
impedes
clear
communication
and
coordination
within
community.
Recognizing
necessity
terminology,
Global
Vascular
Access
Network
(GloVANet),
collaboration
with
World
Congress
(WoCoVA),
initiated
NAVIGATE
project
(NomenclAture
Via
Integrated
Advancements
Terminology
Efficiencies).
aim
is
to
propose
practical
nomenclature
current
devices,
encompassing
both
central,
peripheral
venous,
arterial
A
panel
international
experts
from
several
clinical
domains
was
selected
by
Scientific
Committee
WoCoVA
develop
position
statement
around
device
nomenclature.
Following
comprehensive
literature
review,
consensus
reached
using
modified
Delphi
process.
outcome
this
collaborative
effort
WoCoVA/GloVANet
statement,
which
provides
adoption
unified
terminology
brings
benefits,
firstly,
it
ensures
clarity,
reproducibility,
comparability
when
reporting
studies,
secondly,
reduces
ambiguous
or
imprecise
terms
between
professionals
practice.
Язык: Английский
Totally implanted central venous access devices inserted by the femoral route: A narrative review and the proposal of a novel approach, the FICC-port
The Journal of Vascular Access,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 6, 2024
Background:
Femoral
ports
are
used
in
patients
with
indication
to
a
totally
implanted
venous
access
device
but
contraindication
chest-ports
and
brachial
because
of
obstruction
the
superior
vena
cava.
In
last
three
decades,
femoral
have
been
almost
exclusively
by
cannulation
common
vein
at
groin,
while
position
tip
has
assessed
X-ray.
Methods:
We
report
our
experience
new
approach
ports,
which
includes
recent
methods
techniques
developed
few
years.
These
novel
we
call
“FICC-ports,”
characterized
(a)
long
5
Fr
polyurethane
catheter
inserted
ultrasound-guided
puncture
superficial
mid-thigh;
(b)
intraprocedural
location
sub-diaphragmatic
inferior
cava,
using
ultrasound
visualization
transhepatic
and/or
subcostal
view;
(c)
low-profile
or
very
low-profile
reservoir
above
quadriceps
muscle,
mid-thigh.
Results:
3
years,
47
FICC-ports
young
adults
mediastinal
lymphoma
compressing
had
no
immediate/early
complication,
only
late
complications
(one
kinking
subcutaneous
tissue;
one
migration
secondary
thrombosis;
persistent
withdrawal
occlusion
due
fibroblastic
sleeve).
Conclusion:
If
there
is
port,
implantation
“FICC-port”—as
described
above—is
be
strongly
considered
terms
safety,
effectiveness,
cost-effectiveness:
immediate-early
complications,
minimal
X-ray
exposure,
low
invasiveness,
cost.
Язык: Английский
Epidemiology and Clinical Insights of Catheter-Related Candidemia in Non-ICU Patients with Vascular Access Devices
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(8), С. 1597 - 1597
Опубликована: Авг. 6, 2024
Vascular
access
devices
(VADs),
namely
peripheral
VADs
(PVADs)
and
central
venous
(CVADs),
are
crucial
in
both
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
non-ICU
settings.
However,
VAD
placement
carries
risks,
notably
catheter-related
bloodstream
infections
(CRBSIs).
Язык: Английский
Reply to: Femoral site for implantation of a port-a-catheter in a cancer patient
European Journal of Surgical Oncology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
50(2), С. 107970 - 107970
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2024
Язык: Английский
The Scrotal Displacement of the Catheter After Femoral Venous Cutdown: A Neonatal Case Report from Iran
Nephro-Urology Monthly,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(2)
Опубликована: Июль 7, 2024
Introduction:
One
of
the
most
preferred
cutdown
access
sites
in
neonates
is
femoral
vein;
however,
medical
staff
should
be
aware
associated
complications.
In
this
study,
we
present
a
case
where
displacement
catheter
tip
after
vein
resulted
scrotal
hematoma.
Case
Presentation:
A
neonate
with
gestational
age
39
weeks
and
birth
weight
3740
grams
was
born
an
academic
hospital
Tehran,
Iran,
2022.
The
newborn
gradually
showed
symptoms
respiratory
distress
immediately
transferred
to
neonatal
intensive
care
unit
(NICU).
Within
first
minutes
NICU
admission,
developed
acute
distress,
chest
X-ray
revealed
congenital
pneumonia.
patient
promptly
intubated,
endotracheal
surfactant
administered.
Simultaneously,
peripheral
vascular
established.
On
day
3,
failed,
multiple
attempts
at
percutaneous
venipuncture
were
unsuccessful.
consultation
expert
pediatric
surgeon
led
decision
perform
surgical
venous
cutdown.
22-gauge
inserted
into
external
iliac
through
right
initiate
intravenous
fluid
antibiotics.
next
four
hours,
edema,
discoloration,
localized
erythema,
clear
leakage
from
scrotum.
Intravenous
infusion
urgently
clamped.
recommended
removal,
suspecting
catheter.
sonography
examination
hypoechoic
11
×
10
4
mm
region,
indicating
hematoma
inferior
pole
testis.
placed
under
serial
follow-up
monitor
vital
signs
local
manifestations.
managed
conservative
treatment
discharged
good
condition
on
10th
admission.
Conclusions:
presented
demonstrated
damage
following
catheterization.
This
unexpected
complication
effectively
by
immediate
removal
catheter,
close
monitoring,
therapy,
follow-ups,
which
prevented
progression
signs.
potential
for
testicular
injuries
such
cases.
Язык: Английский