Central venous procedures--traditionally the domain of surgeons and anesthesiologists--increasingly are being performed by radiologists, according to a Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study ...

The use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC lines) has reduced the mortality and morbidity of premature newborns. The usual sites of insertion are the veins in the upper arms but ...

A major difference between children and adults is that in pediatric patients, age and, particularly, weight and length of the patient are decisive factors determining the choice of CVC type and ...

The novel combined-catheter was composed of a reformed triple-lumen catheter and a microtube inserted into its central cavity. The reformed triple-lumen catheter was similar as the traditional ...