Influence of venipuncture point and port chamber site on the risk of catheter fracture in right internal jugular port placements.

CONCLUSION: Our results indicate that a venipuncture as close to the clavicle as possible (less than 3 cm) and a gentle catheter curve (close to 90° angle) are associated with a lower risk of catheter fracture. PMID: 30973300 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research