The importance of neutropenia in the risk of serious infection in patients with cancer who are
receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy was first recognized nearly 30 years ago1. Since then …

The “Guideline for Prevention of Intravascular Device-Related Infections” is designed to
reduce the incidence of intravascular device-related infections by providing an over view of …

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) occur in pediatric patients;
however, the incidence, associated morbidity, and mortality are unknown. A Canadian …

Objective: To evaluate infectious morbidity associated with long-term use of venous access
devices. Design: Prospective, observational study. Setting: Comprehensive cancer center at …

Background: Central venous lines (CVLs) are frequently associated with deep venous
thrombosis (DVT) in children; however, little is known about the epidemiologic …

PURPOSE: To determine whether an antibiotic flush solution containing vancomycin,
heparin, and ciprofloxacin (VHC) can prevent the majority of line infections. PATIENTS AND …

Objective: Following the introduction and widespread use of central venous catheters
(CVCs) in adults, these devices are being used with increasing frequency in the pediatric …

The aim of this study was to define and compare the infectious and non-infectious
complications associated with Hickman catheters and implantable ports in children. The …

Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are well-recognized causes of morbidity
and death in adults and have been studied extensively. These two events are relatively rare …

PURPOSE: To examine the safety, efficacy, costs, and impact on quality of life of venous
access ports implanted at the outset of a course of intravenous cancer chemotherapy …