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Salinaro G, Pirrone M, Cardone C, Cova M, Abbruzzese C, Galazzi A. Effects of positive airway pressure on basilic vein diameter and venous flow velocity in healthy volunteers. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:928-934. [PMID: 36527186 PMCID: PMC11075407 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221124405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The placement of vascular catheters of adequate size in accordance to catheter-to-vein ratio (CVR) recommendations represents one of the cornerstones of catheter-related upper vein thrombosis prevention. However there is scarcity of data on its effect on the venous dynamics of the basilic vein, a common site for long-term catheter placement. This study investigates the effects of the application of positive airway pressure on the diameter and blood flow velocity of basilic vein. We also measured the effects of under-armpit straps, a device commonly used to keep continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) helmets in place. METHODS We enrolled 28 healthy volunteers. Basilic vein diameter and minimum/maximum blood flow velocity, according to respiratory venous flow oscillation, were measured by ultrasound on the midpoint of their dominant arm during spontaneous breathing and during breathing in a CPAP helmet with 10 cm H2O of airway pressure applied, with the helmet kept in place either through armpit straps or by tying the helmet to the bed. RESULTS The application of 10 cm H2O of positive airway pressure significantly increased basilic vein diameter by 0.9 ± 0.2 mm, while reducing minimum blood flow velocity by 1.8 ± 0.4 cm/s. These effects were amplified by the application of under armpit straps. CONCLUSIONS Breathing with positive airway pressure increases basilic vein diameter while reducing blood flow-velocity. This phenomenon might lead to an incorrect assessment of CVR, misleading the operator into choosing improperly large catheters.
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- Gianluca Salinaro
- Department of Healthcare Professions, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Healthcare Professions, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Healthcare Professions, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Locatello LG, Saitta T, Maggiore G, Signorini P, Pinelli F, Adembri C. A 5-year experience with midline catheters in the management of major head and neck surgery patients. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:1412-1420. [PMID: 35441553 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221091141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the perioperative management of major head and neck surgery (HNS) patients, the performance of midline catheters (MCs) has been never tested. We present here our 5-year experience by reporting MC-related complications and by identifying the preoperative risk factors associated with their development. METHODS Clinical variables were extracted and the dwell time, the number, and the type of postprocedural complications of MCs were retrieved. Complications were classified into major (needing MCs removal and including catheter-related bloodstream infection or deep vein thrombosis or catheter occlusion) and into minor (accidental dislodgement, leaking, etc.). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were used in order to identify the predictors of complications. RESULTS A total of 265 patients were included, with a mean age of 67.4 years. Intraprocedural complications occurred in 1.1% of cases, while postprocedural complications occurred in 13.9% of cases (12.05/1000 days), but they were minor in more than 7.0% (5.4/1000 catheter-days). There were 19 minor complications (7.1% or 5.4/1000 catheter-days) while 18 (7%, 5.1/1000 catheter-days) patients experienced at least one major complication. Female sex (OR = 1.963, 95% CI 1.017-3.792), insertion in the right arm (OR = 2.473, 95% CI 1.150-5.318), and an ACE-27 score >1 (OR = 2.573, 95% CI 1.295-5.110) were independent predictors of major complications. CONCLUSIONS MCs appear to represent an effective option in the setting of major HNS. The identification of patients most at risk for MC-related complications should prompt a postoperative watchful evaluation.
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Department of Anesthesiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Zubi ZBH, Abdullah AFB, Helmi MABM, Hasan TH, Ramli N, Ali AAABM, Mohamed MAS. Indications, Measurements, and Complications of Ten Essential Neonatal Procedures. Int J Pediatr 2023; 2023:3241607. [PMID: 37705709 PMCID: PMC10497369 DOI: 10.1155/2023/3241607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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About 10% of newborns require some degree of assistance to begin their breathing, and 1% necessitates extensive resuscitation. Sick neonates are exposed to a number of invasive life-saving procedures as part of their management, either for investigation or for treatment. In order to support the neonates with the maximum possible benefits and reduce iatrogenic morbidity, health-care providers performing these procedures must be familiar with their indications, measurements, and potential complications. Hence, the aim of this review is to summarise ten of the main neonatal intensive care procedures with highlighting of their indications, measurements, and complications. They include the umbilical venous and arterial catheterizations and the intraosseous line which represent the principal postnatal emergency vascular accesses; the peripherally inserted central catheter for long-term venous access; the endotracheal tube and laryngeal mask airway for airway control and ventilation; chest tube for drainage of air and fluid from the thorax; and the nasogastric/orogastric tube for enteral feeding. Furthermore, lumber puncture and heel stick were included in this review as very important and frequently performed diagnostic procedures in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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- Zainab Bubakr Hamad Zubi
- Department of Paediatrics, Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Cardoso PC, Rabelo-Silva ER, Martins Bock P, Chopra V, Saffi MAL. Biomarkers Associated with Thrombosis in Patients with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4480. [PMID: 37445515 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134480] [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] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The measurement and identification of plasma biomarkers can support the estimation of risk and diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) associated with the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). OBJECTIVES This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the association between the levels of potential biomarkers that reflect the activation of the blood system, long-term vascular complications, inflammatory system, and the occurrence of PICC-related DVT. METHODS Seven electronic databases (Embase, Web of Science, Medline, Scopus, Cinahl, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ERIC) were searched to identify literature published until December 2022. Studies were required to report: (I) adult and pediatric patients, outpatient or admitted to clinical, surgical, or ICU with PICC; (II) patients with PICC-related DVT and patients without PICC-related DVT as a comparator; and (III) at least one biomarker available. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. Study precision was evaluated by using a funnel plot for platelets level. We provided a narrative synthesis and meta-analysis of the findings on the biomarkers' outcomes of the studies. We pooled the results using random effects meta-analysis. The meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager software v5.4. This systematic review is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018108871). RESULTS Of the 3564 studies identified (after duplication removal), 28 were included. PICC-related DVT was associated with higher D-dimers (0.37 μg/mL, 95% CI 0.02, 0.72; p = 0.04, I2 = 92%; p for heterogeneity < 0.00001) and with higher platelets (8.76 × 109/L, 95% CI 1.62, 15.91; p = 0.02, I2 = 41%; p for heterogeneity = 0.06). CONCLUSIONS High levels of D-dimer and platelet were associated with DVT in patients with PICC. However, biomarkers such as APTT, fibrinogen, FDP, glucose, hemoglobin, glycated hemoglobin, INR, prothrombin time, prothrombin fragment 1.2, the thrombin-antithrombin complex, and WBC were not related to the development of DVT associated with PICC.
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- Patrícia Cristina Cardoso
- Graduate Program in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-003, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-003, RS, Brazil
- School of Nursing, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre 90620-110, RS, Brazil
- Cardiology Department, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre 90035-903, RS, Brazil
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- Nursing Department, Faculdades Integradas de Taquara (FACCAT), Taquara 95612-150, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, University of Colorado, Denver, CO 80045, USA
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- Graduate Program in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90035-003, RS, Brazil
- Cardiology Department, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre 90035-903, RS, Brazil
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Luo H, Jin C, Li X, Jiang Y, Zhou J. Quantified versus willful handgrip exercises for the prevention of PICC-related thrombosis: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32706. [PMID: 36897677 PMCID: PMC9997825 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Thrombosis is a common yet serious complication in patients with peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), the prevention of thrombosis is very important to the prognosis of PICC patients. We aimed to evaluate the effects of quantified versus willful grip exercises for the prevention of PICC-related thrombosis, to provide evidence to the clinical nursing care of PICC patients. METHODS Two authors searched PubMed et al databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of quantified versus willful grip exercises in PICC patients up to August 31, 2022. Quality assessment and data extraction were independently performed by 2 researchers, and meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS 15 RCTs involving 1741 PICC patients were finally included in this meta-analysis. Synthesized outcomes indicated that compared with willful grip exercises, quantified grip exercises reduced the incidence of PICC-related thrombosis (odds ratio = 0.19, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.12-0.31) and infection (odds ratio = 0.30, 95% CI: 0.15-0.60) in PICC patients, increased the maximum venous velocity (mean difference = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.87-4.17) and mean blood flow (mean difference = 3.10, 95%CI: 1.57-4.62) in PICC patients (all P < .05). There were no publication biases amongst the synthesized outcomes (all P > .05). CONCLUSION Quantified grip exercises can effectively reduce the occurrence of PICC-related thrombosis and infection, improve the venous hemodynamics. Limited by study population and regions, large-sample, and high-quality RCTs are still needed in the future to further evaluate the effects and safety of quantified grip exercises in PICC patients.
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- Hongliang Luo
- Department of cardiothoracic surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of urology surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of urology surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of urology surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of neonatal surgery, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Bahl A, Alsbrooks K, Gala S, Hoerauf K. Symptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis Associated With Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters of Different Diameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2023; 29:10760296221144041. [PMID: 37366542 PMCID: PMC10328005 DOI: 10.1177/10760296221144041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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We assessed the relationship between peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) diameters and symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) rates. We conducted a systematic search for articles published between 2010 and 2021 reporting DVT incidence by catheter diameter in patients who had a PICC, followed by meta-analyses for DVT risk in each diameter group. Pooled DVT rates were incorporated into an economic model. Of 1627 abstracts screened, 47 studies were included. The primary meta-analysis of 40 studies demonstrated the incidence of DVT was 0.89%, 3.26%, 5.46%, and 10.66% for 3, 4, 5, and 6 French (Fr) PICCs (P = .01 between 4 and 5 Fr). Rates of DVT were not significantly different between oncology and nononcology patients (P = .065 for 4 Fr and P = .99 for 5 Fr). The DVT rate was 5.08% for ICU patients and 4.58% for non-ICU patients (P = .65). The economic model demonstrated an annual, incremental cost savings of US$114 053 for every 5% absolute reduction in 6 Fr PICCs use. Using the smallest PICC that meets the patients' clinical needs may help to mitigate risks and confer savings.
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- Amit Bahl
- Department of Emergency Medicine,
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Medical Affairs, Becton Dickinson and
Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA
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- Medical Affairs, Becton Dickinson and
Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and
Intensive Care, Medical University of
Vienna, Wien, Austria
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Sakuraya M, Okano H, Yoshihiro S, Niida S, Kimura K. Insertion site of central venous catheter among hospitalized adult patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:960135. [PMID: 36106316 PMCID: PMC9464814 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.960135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction Central venous catheterization is a commonly performed procedure, accounting for approximately 8% of hospitalized patients. Based on the current literatures, the most acceptable site for central venous catheterization is inconclusive, considering various complications in hospitalized patients. Herein, we conducted a network meta-analysis to assess the clinically important complications among internal jugular, subclavian, femoral, and peripheral insertion. Materials and methods The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Ichushi databases, Clinicaltrials.gov, and International Clinical Trials Registry Platform were searched. Studies including adults aged ≥ 18 years and randomized control trials that compared two different insertion sites (internal jugular, subclavian, femoral, and peripheral vein) were selected. The primary outcomes were clinically important infectious, thrombotic, and mechanical complications. Results Among the 5,819 records initially identified, 13 trials (6,201 patients) were included for a network meta-analysis. For clinically important infectious complication, subclavian insertion decreased the complication risk, compared with internal jugular [risk ratio (RR), 0.30; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.11-0.81; moderate certainty], and femoral insertion increased than subclavian insertion (RR 2.56; 95% CI, 1.02-6.44; moderate certainty). Peripheral insertion was also significantly associated with a lower risk compared with internal jugular (RR 0.06; 95% CI, 0.01-0.32; low certainty); subclavian (RR 0.21; 95% CI, 0.05-0.77; moderate certainty); and femoral insertion (RR 0.08; 95% CI, 0.02-0.40; low certainty). For clinically important thrombotic complication, we did not find significant differences between insertion sites. For clinically important mechanical complication, femoral insertion decreased the complication risk, compared with internal jugular (RR 0.42; 95% CI, 0.21-0.82; moderate certainty) and subclavian insertion (RR 0.33; 95% CI, 0.16-0.66; moderate certainty). Peripheral insertion was also associated with the lower complication risk compared with internal jugular (RR 0.39; 95% CI, 0.18-0.85; low certainty) and subclavian insertion (RR 0.31; 95% CI, 0.13-0.75; moderate certainty). Conclusion The insertion site of the central venous catheter, which is most likely to cause the fewest complications, should be selected. Our findings can provide the rationale for deciding the insertion site for a central venous catheter. Systematic review registration [www.protocols.io], identifier [61375].
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- Masaaki Sakuraya
- Department of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, Hatsukaichi, Japan
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- Department of Critical and Emergency Medicine, National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Onomichi General Hospital, Onomichi, Japan
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- Department of Critical and Emergency Medicine, National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, JA Hiroshima General Hospital, Hatsukaichi, Japan
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Risk factors associated with catheter-related venous thrombosis: a meta-analysis. Public Health 2022; 205:45-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2022.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kim H, Kwon S, Son SM, Jeong E, Kim JY. Tailored approach to the choice of long-term vascular access in breast cancer patients. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255004. [PMID: 34293064 PMCID: PMC8297812 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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This study compared the possible options for vascular access in breast cancer patients by analyzing the complications of each method. We retrospectively evaluated the vascular access procedures for intravenous chemotherapy in breast cancer patients from 2016 to 2018. A total of 300 consecutive patients were included, 100 each who received peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), arm ports, and chest ports. When selecting a catheter, a PICC was considered when four cycles of chemotherapy were expected. Otherwise, patient preference was considered. All but one patient with an arm port were women, with mean age of 51.7 ± 9.1 years. The total mean complication-free catheter indwelling time was 1357.6 days for chest ports, 997.8 days for arm ports, and 366.8 days for PICCs (p = 0.004). There were 11 catheter-related complications (3.7%), one in a chest port patient, five in arm port patients, and eight in PICC patients. There was no patient with catheter related blood stream infection or deep vein thrombosis. All three types of catheters could be used in breast cancer patients without causing serious complications. The selection of catheter considering the clinical situation was effective for providing a safe and secure chemotherapy delivery route.
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- Hyangkyoung Kim
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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The effect of systemic and local risk factors on triggering peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis in cancer patients: A prospective cohort study based on ultrasound examination and structural equation modeling. Int J Nurs Stud 2021; 121:104003. [PMID: 34273807 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The negative synergistic effect of cancer and a peripherally inserted central catheter could significantly increase the incidence of thrombosis. Rather than identifying risk factors for peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis, exploring the effect of these risk factors might be a promising method to improve the outcomes of thrombosis. OBJECTIVES To analyze the effect of systemic and local risk factors on triggering peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis in the first two weeks post-insertion in cancer patients. DESIGN A prospective cohort study. SETTING The study was conducted at a 4500-bed university-affiliated medical center in China. PARTICIPANTS One hundred seventy-three cancer patients with peripherally inserted central catheters were included. METHODS Peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis was assessed using ultrasound at a series of timepoints, once every two days post-insertion. Data on age, body mass index, blood hypercoagulation, insertion attempts, catheter-to-vein ratio, and blood flow velocity were collected as risk factors. Descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling were used to describe the study samples and analyze the effects of systemic and local risk factors. RESULTS Among the 173 cancer patients included, 126 (72.8%) patients were diagnosed with peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis. Most thromboses (n = 118, 93.7%) were detected within five days, and 100% were detected within nine days post-insertion. Structural equation modeling analysis showed that local risk factors [catheter-to-vein ratio (standardized path coefficient = 0.32, p < 0.05) and blood flow velocity (standardized path coefficient = -0.35, p < 0.05)] had a greater effect than systemic factors [age (standardized path coefficient = 0.13, p < 0.05) and blood hypercoagulation (standardized path coefficient = 0.17, p < 0.05)] on triggering peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis. CONCLUSION Peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis is quite common and can occur very early post-insertion in cancer patients. Among the common risk factors, local risk factors reflecting peripherally inserted central catheter technology itself had a greater effect than systemic risk factors reflecting predisposition to thrombosis. Clinical Registration: Clinical Trials ChiCTR1900024890.
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Feng Y, Zheng R, Fu Y, Xiang Q, Yue Z, Li J, Yu C, Jiang Y. Assessing the thrombosis risk of peripherally inserted central catheters in cancer patients using Caprini risk assessment model: a prospective cohort study. Support Care Cancer 2021; 29:5047-5055. [PMID: 33594508 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06073-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE There was no optimal risk assessment tool to stratify the risk of peripherally inserted central catheter-related venous thromboembolism (PICC-RVT) in cancer patients. We currently use the Caprini risk assessment model for thrombotic risk assessment, but no evidence exists on the effectiveness of Caprini in such patients. This study was to assess the validity of the Caprini in Chinese cancer patients with PICCs. METHODS We conducted a prospective study of 468 participants. Following calculating the Caprini score, color Doppler ultrasonography was performed every 7 days for 3 weeks to confirm PICC-RVT. RESULTS There was a correlation between PICC-RVT and the Caprini score. Compared with scores of 5, the risk was 2.089-fold greater (95% CI 1.165-3.743, P = 0.012) in patients with a score of 6 and 7, and 7.156-fold greater (95% CI 3.157-16.217, P < 0.001) in patients with scores ≥8. The area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve was 0.636 (95% CI 0.590-0.680; P < 0.001). 6 was the best cutoff point for Caprini, with a sensitivity of 0.76 and a specificity of 0.44. CONCLUSIONS The Caprini can be used for high-risk screening of the PICC-RVT in cancer patients, and classification of the highest risk level using a score of 6 can be more clinically significant compared to 5 as recommended. The results provide evidence for the practitioner's early use of the Caprini to assess the thrombotic risk in patients with PICCs and take timely prevention measures. But pharmacological prevention should be considered seriously for its low specificity.
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- Yue Feng
- West China School of Nursing/Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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