Objective: Following the introduction and widespread use of central venous catheters (CVCs ... The optimal site of insertion also depends on factors such as the patients' age as well as the ...

Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients in ... be properly educated in device use, site care, and catheter maintenance ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...