Evaluation of streptokinase efficacy on the elimination of thrombosed tunneled-cuffed central venous catheter obstruction in hemodialysis patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Catheter Obstruction

scholarly journals Vascular Access, Complications and Survival in Incident Hemodialysis Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-99
Author(s):  
Massimo Torreggiani ◽  
Lucia Bernasconi ◽  
Marco Colucci ◽  
Simone Accarino ◽  
Ettore Pasquinucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Vascular Access ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Patient Survival ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Access Complications

The arteriovenous fistula (AVF) has long been considered the optimal vascular access. However, the evolving characteristics of the ageing dialysis population limit the creation of an AVF in all patients. Thus, more patients start hemodialysis (HD) with a central venous catheter (CVC) rather than an AVF, and the supremacy of the AVF has recently been questioned. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and rate of access complications in 100 patients between 2010 and 2015. A total of 63 patients started HD with an AVF, while 37 began HD with a CVC. We found no differences in patient survival according to the vascular access in use at the beginning of dialysis, but patients were more likely to die while undergoing dialysis by means of a CVC than an AVF. Patients started on dialysis with a CVC had more cardiovascular disease, while patients who began dialysis with an AVF presented more hypertension. Fistulas presented a longer survival time despite more hospital admissions, but CVCs bore a higher risk of infections. Our results suggest that starting dialysis with a CVC does not confer a greater risk of death.

scholarly journals PERIPHERAL VENIPUNCTURE: COMPREHENSION AND EVALUATION OF NURSING PRACTICES

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciene Muniz Braga ◽  
Anabela de Sousa Salgueiro-Oliveira ◽  
Maria Adriana Pereira Henriques ◽  
Cristina Arreguy-Sena ◽  
Virginia Mirian Pianetti Albergaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Venous Catheter ◽  
Insertion Site ◽  
Venous Catheter ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Central Venous ◽  
Catheter Obstruction ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the nursing practices related to peripheral venipuncture and to analyze the incidence of complications in patients with venous catheters. Method: mixed design, involving: case study, sectional study, cohort study and focus group. The sample consisted of nurses and patients from a medical clinic in Portugal. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were performed. Results: stressors capable of influencing nursing practices were identified, including: the decisions of the medical team, the age and characteristics of the venous network of the patient, the availability of other catheters in the institution, the low level of knowledge of nurses regarding the care of patients in the insertion, maintenance and removal of the peripherally inserted central venous catheter. The following complications and their respective incidences were documented in patients with peripheral venous catheters: phlebitis (22.2%), obstruction (27.7%), fluid exiting through insertion site (36.1%), infiltration (38.8%) and accidental catheter removal (47.2%). Catheter obstruction with an incidence of 22.2% was only observed in those who used the peripherally inserted central venous catheter. The following benefits were observed with the use of the peripherally inserted central venous catheter: safe administration of drugs; pain reduction, number of venous punctures and complications. Conclusions: the peripherally inserted central venous catheter is presented as a valid and viable alternative that can improve the quality of nursing care and the safety and well-being of patients.

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