Abstract The French Society of Intensive Care Medicine (SRLF), jointly with the French-
Speaking Group of Paediatric Emergency Rooms and Intensive Care Units (GFRUP) and …

The use of implantable medical devices is a common and indispensable part of medical
care for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. However, as side effect, the implant of …

Purpose Previously published guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations for
detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this …

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are often essential in the care of critically ill patients. They
allow safe administration of intravenous medications that cannot be given peripherally, aid …

The implants are increasingly being a part of modern medicine in various surgical
procedures for functional or cosmetic purposes. The progressive use of implants is …

Background Sepsis is a leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide. We assessed
population-based incidence and outcomes of blood culture-proven bacterial sepsis in …

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Indwelling medical devices such as catheters are a ubiquitous and indispensable
component in modern medical practice for improving therapeutic outcomes for patients. Yet …

Based on the available evidence, multiple techniques for CVC placement are still valid,
including the landmark technique based on practitioner experience, but ultrasound …

Securing reliable venous access is of paramount importance when considering parenteral
nutrition (PN). However, the presence of a central venous catheter (CVC) is the principal risk …