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 …

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 …

In the past 5 years, non-dialysis femoral venous access has changed in terms of indications,
techniques of insertion, and expected incidence of complications. To the traditional non …

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 …

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 …

Most antimicrobial drugs need an intravenous (IV) administration to achieve maximum
efficacy against target pathogens. IV administration is related to complications, such as …

Background: The ideal intraprocedural method for tip location during insertion of femorally
inserted central catheters (FICCs) is still a matter of debate. When the catheter tip is meant to …

Background: Femorally inserted central catheters are increasingly used, especially after the
COVID-19 pandemic, also thanks to widespread of tunneling techniques that allow the exit …

Background: The use of central venous access devices (CVADs) is of paramount importance
to safely deliver antiblastic and support therapies in children with cancer. Though, in …

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