PURPOSE: Anticoagulant prophylaxis in patients with central venous catheters is
controversial. We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of anticoagulant …

Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) are used in a wide variety of patients.
Associated complications are thrombosis and infection. It is a matter of debate whether …

Background So far, the risk factors of catheter-related venous thrombosis (CRVT) are not
fully understood. We use evidence-based medicine to find the risk factors of CRVT by …

Central venous lines are used in critically ill children and in children with chronic conditions
for the administration of intravenous therapy, such as fluids, medications, total parenteral …

Objective: To determine whether very low doses of warfarin are useful in thrombosis
prophylaxis in patients with central venous catheters. Design: Patients at risk for thrombosis …

Thrombotic complications associated with the use of central venous catheters (CVCs) are
common and lead to distressing patient symptoms, catheter dysfunction, increased risk of …

To identify patient-related risk factors for venous thrombosis in patients with central venous
catheters (CVC) or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC). We performed a …

Catheter-related thrombosis is a relatively common complication of central venous catheter
insertion. Central venous catheter use is ubiquitous in the critical care setting and often in …

Objectives In preparation for a pediatric randomized controlled trial on thromboprophylaxis,
we determined the frequency of catheter‐related thrombosis in children. We also …

Thrombosis related to central venous catheters is often underappreciated and
misdiagnosed, despite its incidence and impact on patient morbidity and mortality. The …