Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis ... This patient will require a different type of central catheter. The presence of upper extremity ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

These can include: A port, or port-a-cath, is a type of central venous catheter (CVC) that allows healthcare professionals to access a large vein in the chest. It helps protect the smaller veins ...