Thrombotic Complications After Central Venous Catheterization

Launched by AMSTERDAM UMC, LOCATION VUMC · Mar 6, 2020

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INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE

Since its introduction, central venous catheter (CVC) use has been increasing and is now indispensable in modern-day medical practice. Besides its imperative use in critically ill patients, there are multiple complications associated with central venous catheterization. Complications are mechanical, infectious or thrombotic in origin. There is a growing body of literature that recognises the potential deleterious consequences of catheter-related bloodstream infections and this complication has been the main focus of research. In contrast, despite catheter-related...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Central venous cannulation of the internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, or femoral vein
• • ≥ 48 hours catheter indwelling time
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Removal of the CVC within 48 hours after placement
• • Pre-existent thrombosis at vein of insertion site
• • Discharge of patients from ICU with CVC in situ
• • Inability to perform compression and colour Doppler ultrasound evaluation of cannulated vein