The recent global pandemic of COVID-19 has predisposed a relatively high number of
patients to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which carries a risk of developing …

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is threatening public health. A large number of …

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 …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of pigs on farm, and is based on literature and
expert opinion. All pig categories were assessed: gilts and dry sows, farrowing and lactating …

There is scarce information on the actual incidence of candidemia in COVID-19 patients. In
addition, comparative studies of candidemia episodes in COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 …

Background The incidence of nosocomial infections including ventilator-associated
pneumonia and bacteraemia has been described during the COVID-19 pandemic. However …

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 …

Insertion of central venous catheters in the cervico-thoracic area is potentially associated
with the risk of immediate/early untoward events, some of them negligible (repeated …

Background: In some clinical conditions, central venous access is preferably or necessarily
achieved by threading the catheter into the inferior vena cava. This can be obtained not only …

Background: Venous Access Devices (VADs) are the most used devices in COVID-19
patients. Objective: Identify VADs implanted, catheter related thrombosis (CRT), catheter …