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Methods of delivering chemotherapy compared
A project funded by the NIHR HTA Programme is comparing the clinical and cost-effectiveness of three devices used to deliver chemotherapy.Chemotherapy can be delivered intravenously either through a cannula or by central venous devices such as subcutaneously tunnelled central catheters (Hickman type device), peripheral inserted central catheters (PICC) or implantable chest wall ports (Port).... (Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News)
Source: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies News - September 26, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

What is the Criteria for Diagnosing Beçhet’s disease?
Discussion Beçhet’s disease (BD) is a multisystem vasculitis named for the Turkish dermatologist, Hulusi Beçhet. It has a prevalance in one study of 5.2-7.1 per 100,000 adults. It is more common in males than females but it depends on the cohort studied and there is variation among different ancestral groups. Venous vasculitis usually causes thrombotic events whereas arterial vasculitis causes aneurysms and thrombosis. Involvement of the central nervous system vasculature can be a major problem. Central venous thrombosis can cause isolated intracranial hypertension but also aphasia, hemiparesis and sei...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - August 12, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Central Venous Catheters
Central venous catheters are used to give long-term intravenous chemotherapy. CVCs - look like PICC lines but are different. These catheters are good for patients who don't like to get stuck with needles. Learn more about central venous catheters here. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - July 2, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Confusion increases risk of preventable errors
ST. LOUIS, June 25 (UPI) -- Retention of guidewires used to place central venous catheters is a preventable complication but nevertheless still happens, U.S. researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Reports Of Retained Guidewires Draw Attention To 'Never Events' In Anesthesia
Retention of guidewires used to place central venous catheters (CVCs) is a complication that is considered always preventable - but nevertheless still happens, according to a report in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS). Dr Andrea Vannucci and colleagues report their hospital's experience of four patients with retained guidewires, and analyze risk factors for these rare, preventable medical errors... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pain / Anesthetics Source Type: news

Reports of retained guidewires draw attention to 'never events' in anesthesia
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Retention of guidewires used to place central venous catheters is a complication that is considered always preventable -- but nevertheless still happens, according to a report in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 20, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

PICCS May Double Risk for Clots in Critically Ill Patients PICCS May Double Risk for Clots in Critically Ill Patients
PICCs are commonly used for the delivery of antibiotics, chemotherapy, and nutrition, and yet they may be more dangerous than central venous catheters. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Critical Care News Source Type: news

BiO2 Medical's IDE Application for the Angel(TM) Catheter Receives FDA Approval
SAN ANTONIO, May 1, 2013 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- BiO2 Medical, Inc., a Texas based medical device manufacturer with corporate offices in San Antonio, Texas, and R&D and manufacturing operations in Golden, Colorado, is among the first... Devices, FDABiO2 Medical, Angel Catheter, Vena Cava Filter, Central Venous Catheter (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - May 1, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Catheters Threaded Closer to Heart Pose Fewer Risks for KidsCatheters Threaded Closer to Heart Pose Fewer Risks for Kids
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters that did not reach central veins near children's hearts were 3.6 times more likely to cause infections and trigger life-threatening complications. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis SafestArteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis Safest
For bloodstream access in hemodialysis patients, a central venous catheter carries the highest risk of death, infection, or other complications, while an arteriovenous fistula carries the lowest risk. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news

American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline on central venous catheter care for the patient with cancer
Source: JCO Area: News This evidence-based guideline addresses catheter type, insertion site, and placement as well as effective prophylaxis and management of catheter related infections, prophylaxis of catheter related thrombosis and treatment of catheter related occlusions. (Source: NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine - March 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news

Research & Markets Announces the Release of 'Catheter...
Provides a detailed analysis of the global market for catheters, including central venous catheters (CVC), peripheral venous catheters (PVC), midline catheters (MC), hemodialysis catheters, pulmonary...(PRWeb February 15, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10436984.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 16, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Use of ultrasound to guide central venous catheters lags
Despite compelling clinical evidence and recommendations from a number of organizations, (more) (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 7, 2013 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

In bacteremia from rapidly growing mycobacteria, remove the CVC
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bacteremia from rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) "almost always occurs" in cancer patients with indwelling central venous catheters (CVC), according to doctors from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. (Source: Modern Medicine)
Source: Modern Medicine - January 4, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news