Central venous access devices are routinely used in clinical practice for administration of
fluids and medications, for drawing blood samples and for hemodynamic monitoring. The …

Insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) is potentially associated with the
risk of immediate/early adverse events, some of them minimal (repeated punctures) and …

Insertion of venous access devices (VAD) is usually considered a procedure with low risk of
bleeding. Nonetheless, insertion of some devices is invasive enough to be associated with …

Background: In the pediatric patient, central venous catheterization may be associated with
relevant complications. Though, most of them may be prevented by a wise choice of …

The insertion of central venous catheters through the femoral veins is not uncommon and is
potentially associated with the risk of immediate puncture-related complications and severe …

Direct puncture and cannulation of peripheral arteries is frequently performed in critical care
and in emergency settings, mainly for hemodynamic monitoring and blood sampling. While …

Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a frequent procedure, practiced by intensivists,
anesthesiologists and advanced practice nurses in intensive care units and operative …

Introduction Research evidence and clinical practice guidelines exist on preventing central
line-associated bloodstream infections. However, there is limited knowledge about the …

In the last decade, a new type of brachial port has been introduced in clinical practice, the so-
called “PICC-port.” This is a brachial port, but inserted according to the methodologies and …

Background: Catheterization of central vessels can be associated with early and late,
potentially fatal complications. A proactive approach is imperative to reduce the frequency …