A GAVeCeLT consensus on the indication, insertion, and management of central venous access devices in the critically ill
Fulvio Pinelli,
Mauro Pittiruti,
Maria Giuseppina Annetta
et al.
Abstract:Central venous access devices are essential for the management of critically ill patients, but they are potentially associated with many complications, which may occur during or after insertion. Many evidence-based documents—consensus and guidelines—suggest practical recommendations for reducing catheter-related complications, but they have some limitations. Some documents are not focused on critically ill patients; other documents address only some special strategies, such as the use of ultrasound; other docu… Show more
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