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Annetta MG, Marche B, Ortiz Miluy G, Pittiruti M. Totally implanted central venous access devices inserted by the femoral route: A narrative review and the proposal of a novel approach, the FICC-port. J Vasc Access 2024:11297298241236816. [PMID: 38708819 DOI: 10.1177/11297298241236816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Femoral ports are used in patients with indication to a totally implanted venous access device but with contraindication to chest-ports and brachial ports because of obstruction of the superior vena cava. In the last three decades, femoral ports have been implanted almost exclusively by cannulation of the common femoral vein at the groin, while the position of the tip has been assessed by X-ray. METHODS We report our experience with a new approach to femoral ports, which includes recent methods and techniques developed in the last few years. These novel femoral ports, which we call "FICC-ports," are characterized by (a) long femoral 5 Fr polyurethane catheter inserted by ultrasound-guided puncture of the superficial femoral vein at mid-thigh; (b) intraprocedural location of the tip in the sub-diaphragmatic inferior vena cava, using ultrasound visualization by the transhepatic and/or the subcostal view; (c) low-profile or very low-profile reservoir implanted above the quadriceps muscle, at mid-thigh. RESULTS In the last 3 years, we have implanted 47 FICC-ports in young adults with mediastinal lymphoma compressing the superior vena cava. We had no immediate/early complication, and only three late complications (one kinking of the catheter in the subcutaneous tissue; one tip migration with secondary venous thrombosis; one persistent withdrawal occlusion due to fibroblastic sleeve). CONCLUSION If there is indication to a femoral port, the implantation of a "FICC-port"-as described above-is to be strongly considered in terms of safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness: no immediate-early complications, minimal late complications, no X-ray exposure, low invasiveness, low cost.
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- Maria Giuseppina Annetta
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Policlinico Universitario "A.Gemelli," Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Policlinico Universitario "A.Gemelli," Rome, Lazio, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Policlinico Universitario "A.Gemelli," Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Yu X, Gai L, Wang X, Kong C, Cao N, Fan L, Yang F, Yang X, Sun L. Effectiveness and safety of intracardiac electrocardiogram guidance for epicutaneo-cava catheters via the lower extremity in preterm infants: a retrospective study. BMC Pediatr 2023; 23:623. [PMID: 38071296 PMCID: PMC10709929 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-023-04444-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION In recent years, intracardiac electrocardiogram (IC-ECG) technology has been widely used for epicutaneo-cava catheter (ECC) placement and has shown many potential advantages. However, evidence about the quantitative changes, effectiveness, and safety of IC-ECG for lower extremity ECC is sparse. This study aimed to explore the quantitative changes in IC-ECG for lower extremity ECC and determine its effectiveness and safety. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on 303 premature infants who underwent successful IC-ECG-guided lower extremity ECC placement between January 2019 and December 2021. All patients underwent chest X-ray postoperatively to verify the position of the catheter tip. The amplitudes of the surface electrocardiogram and IC-ECG QRS waves and the difference between the two amplitudes were measured. The effectiveness (matching rate between IC-ECG and chest X-ray) and safety (incidence of catheter-related complications) of IC-ECG for lower extremity ECC were evaluated. RESULTS The matching rate between IC-ECG and chest X-ray was 95.0%. When the catheter tip was optimally positioned, the QRS amplitude of the IC-ECG was 0.85 ± 0.56 mv higher than that of the surface electrocardiogram. The overall incidence of catheter-related complications was 10.6%. The actual ECC insertion length was associated with a noticeably increased risk of catheter-related complications. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that IC-ECG is an effective and safe method by observing the dynamic changes in both QRS complexes and P wave to locate the tip of lower extremity ECC in preterm infants. Our findings would facilitate the application of IC-ECG for ECC localization.
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- Xinying Yu
- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, 110004, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, 110004, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, 110004, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, 110004, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, 110004, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang City, 110004, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China.
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Annetta MG, Elli S, Marche B, Pinelli F, Pittiruti M. Femoral venous access: State of the art and future perspectives. J Vasc Access 2023:11297298231209253. [PMID: 37953601 DOI: 10.1177/11297298231209253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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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-emergency indication for femoral catheters-obstruction of the superior vena cava-many other indications have been added, both in intensive and non-intensive care. The insertion technique has evolved, thanks to ultrasound guided venipuncture, tunneling, and ultrasound based intraprocedural tip location. Insertion of femorally inserted central catheters may be today regarded as a procedure with an extremely low intraprocedural and post-procedural risk. The risk of infection is reduced by the possibility of the exit site at mid-thigh, by the use of cyanoacrylate glue for sealing the exit site, and by appropriate intraprocedural strategies of infection prevention. The risk of catheter-related thrombosis is low, due to several concomitant strategies: a proper match between vein diameter and catheter caliber; an accurate intraprocedural assessment of tip location by ultrasound and/or intracavitary ECG; the consistent use of ultrasound guided venipuncture and micro-introducer kits; an adequate stabilization of the catheter at the exit site. The risk of mechanical complications and the risk of lumen occlusion are minimized when using polyurethane, power injectable catheters. All these novelties have brought a revolution in the field of femoral venous access, so that this route may be considered as safe and effective as other approaches to central venous catheterization.
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- ASST Monza, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Vascular Access Team, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A Gemelli," Roma, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Vascular Access Team, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A Gemelli," Roma, Italy
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Brescia F, Pittiruti M, Ostroff M, Spencer TR, Dawson RB. The SIF protocol: A seven-step strategy to minimize complications potentially related to the insertion of femorally inserted central catheters. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:527-534. [PMID: 34459295 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211041442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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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 late complications as infection and thrombosis. As for other central venous access devices, the use of a standardized protocol of insertion and the correct application of evidence-based strategies are beneficial in reducing the risk of complications. We proposed a standardized protocol (S.I.F.: Safe Insertion of Femorally Inserted Central Catheters) consisting of seven strategies that should be part of vascular cannulation and should be adopted during the insertion of femoral venous catheters, aiming to minimize immediate, early and late insertion-related complications. These strategies include: preprocedural evaluation of the patient history and of the veins, appropriate aseptic technique, ultrasound guided puncture and cannulation of the vein, intra-procedural assessment of the tip position, adequate protection of the exit site, proper securement of the catheter, and appropriate coverage of the exit site.
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- Fabrizio Brescia
- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Vascular Access Team, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano, IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- DNP, MSA, APRN, ACNP-BC, VA-BC Hospital Medicine and Vascular Access, Catholic Medical Center-Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Colebrook, NH, USA
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Annetta MG, Marche B, Dolcetti L, Taraschi C, La Greca A, Musarò A, Emoli A, Scoppettuolo G, Pittiruti M. Ultrasound-guided cannulation of the superficial femoral vein for central venous access. J Vasc Access 2021; 23:598-605. [PMID: 33749364 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211003745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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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 by puncture of the common femoral vein at the groin, but also-as suggested by few recent studies-by puncture of the superficial femoral vein at mid-thigh. METHODS We have retrospectively reviewed our experience with central catheters inserted by ultrasound-guided puncture and cannulation of the superficial femoral vein, focusing mainly on indications, technique of venipuncture, and incidence of immediate/early complications. RESULTS From June 2020 to December 2020, we have inserted 98 non-tunneled central venous catheters (tip in inferior vena cava or right atrium) by ultrasound-guided puncture of the superficial femoral vein at mid-thigh or in the lower third of the thigh, all of them secured by subcutaneous anchorage. The success of the maneuver was 100% and immediate/early complications were negligible. Follow-up of hospitalized patients (72.5% of all cases) showed only one episode of catheter dislodgment, no episode of infection and no episode of catheter related thrombosis. CONCLUSIONS The ultrasound approach to the superficial femoral vein is an absolutely safe technique of central venous access. In our experience, it was not associated with any risk of severe insertion-related complications, even in patients with low platelet count or coagulation disorders. Also, the exit site of the catheter at mid-thigh may have advantages if compare to the exit site in the inguinal area.
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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