Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children is a rare occurrence, although in recent
decades we have seen an increase due to several factors, such as the rise in survival of …

Neonates are the pediatric population at highest risk for development of venous
thromboembolism (VTE), and the incidence of VTE in the neonatal population is increasing …

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 …

Objective To evaluate clinical data and associated risk conditions of noncerebral systemic
venous thromboembolism (VT), arterial thromboembolism (AT), and intracardiac …

Anticoagulant treatment of pediatric central venous catheter–related venous
thromboembolism (CVC-VTE) has not been specifically evaluated. In EINSTEIN-Jr, 500 …

Objective To determine factors associated with nonelective PICC removal and
complications. Study design Overall, 1234 PICCs were placed in 918 hospitalized infants< …

Background: In adults and children, current guidelines recommend measuring the diameter
of the vein before the insertion of central catheters, in order to match vein diameter with …

Objective To assess complication rates and risks associated with the use of umbilical
catheters. Study design An observational cohort study was conducted in a level IV neonatal …

The use of central venous catheters (CVCs) in children is escalating, which is likely linked to
the increased incidence of pediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE). In order to better …

BACKGROUND The use of umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) in the perinatal period may
be associated with severe complications, including the occurrence of portal vein thrombosis …