European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 4 , Pages 417-422, April 2006

Temporary Access and Central Venous Catheters

  • A. Frankel

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Dr A. Frankel, Consultant Nephrologist, Renal Business Office, West London Renal and Transplant Centre, Hammersmith Hospital, Ducane Road, London W12 OHS, UK.

Renal Business Office, West London Renal and Transplant Centre, Hammersmith Hospital, Ducane Road, London W12 OHS, UK

Accepted 5 October 2005. published online 16 December 2005.

Abstract 

The use of central venous catheters for temporary vascular access is a vital part of modern medicine and has an important role in the management of patients with renal failure. Attention to detail when addressing issues relating to temporary venous access, will pay dividends, with significant reductions in morbidity and mortality in both the short and long term.

Keywords: Haemodialysis, Temporary access, Central venous catheters, Tunnelled catheters

 

PII: S1078-5884(05)00600-3

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.10.003

European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Volume 31, Issue 4 , Pages 417-422, April 2006

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