Repair of central venous access devices in intestinal failure patients is safe and cost-effective: a retrospective single centre cohort study

Patients with chronic intestinal failure (IF) require home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Central venous access is needed for prolonged use of PN, usually via a long term central venous access device (CVAD). Post insertion there may be mechanical complications with a CVAD such as catheter rupture or tear. Repair of damaged CVADs is possible to avoid risks associated with catheter replacement in patients with IF. However, catheter related blood stream infections (CRBSI) are a concern when CVAD ’s are accessed or manipulated.

Source: Clinical Nutrition - January 27, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jane Fletcher, Diane Woodham, Sheldon C. Cooper Tags: Original article Source Type: research