Thrombocytopenia in Pediatric Oncology Patients: A Good Reason to Delay Central Venous Catheter Insertion?

Historically, concerns about increased risk of complication in pediatric oncology patients with thrombocytopenia have led to delay in central venous catheter (CVC) placement. However, the ideal platelet count for insertion is unknown. We hypothesized that placement of CVCs in thrombocytopenic patients is not associated with increased complication.

Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - September 30, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Sarah C. Stokes, Kaeli J. Yamashiro, Jordan E. Jackson, Christina M. Theodorou, Diana Lee Farmer, Shinjiro Hirose, Payam Saadai, Alana L. Beres, Erin M.D. Brown Tags: Pediatric surgery Source Type: research