Background Intermittent locking of central venous catheters (CVCs) is undertaken to help
maintain their patency and performance. There are systematic variations in care: some …

In 2018, the predicted number of new breast cancers in 28 European Union (EU) countries
was 404 920, with estimated age-adjusted annual incidence of breast cancer of 144.9/100 …

Central venous access device (CVAD)-related thrombosis (CRT) is a common complication
among patients requiring central venous access as part of their medical care. Complications …

Background Hickman-type tunnelled catheters (Hickman), peripherally inserted central
catheters (PICCs), and totally implanted ports (PORTs) are used to deliver systemic …

Background Centrally inserted totally implanted vascular access ports (PORTs) and
peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used for the administration of …

Purpose So far there is little evidence on peripherally inserted central venous catheter
(PICC) in radiation oncology patients maintaining the access during the periods of …

The need to accurately identify cancer outpatients at high risk of thrombotic complications is
still unmet. In a prospective, multicenter cohort study (ONCOlogie et Chambres ImPlantables …

The adequate handling of central venous catheters is a key element in the management of
patients with cancer. Catheter-associated deep vein thrombosis is frequently observed in …

Background Peripherally inserted central catheters have been extensively applied in clinical
practices. However, they are associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. To improve …

Objetivo: presentar a los clínicos la evidencia que soporta los procesos más seguros y
efectivos en la inserción y el mantenimiento del catéter venoso central (CVC), como …