A well-functioning vascular access (VA) is a mainstay to perform an efficient hemodialysis
(HD) procedure. There are three main types of access: native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) …

Ultrasound technology has revolutionized the practice of safer vascular access, for both
venous and arterial cannulation. The ability to visualize underlying structures of the chest …

In vascular access practices, the internal vessel size is considered important, and a catheter
to vessel ratio (CVR) is recommended to assist clinicians in selecting the most appropriate …

Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a frequent procedure, practiced by intensivists,
anesthesiologists and advanced practice nurses in intensive care units and operative …

The role of ultrasound guidance for vascular access : Current Opinion in Anesthesiology The
role of ultrasound guidance for vascular access : Current Opinion in Anesthesiology Log in or …

Short-term or long-term CVCs are now considered the standard of practice for the
administration of chemotherapy, fluid therapy, antibiotic therapy, and parenteral nutrition …

Introduction: Ultrasound-guided cannulation of the axillary vein in the infraclavicular area
has several potential advantages for both short-term and long-term venous access devices …

The presence of an intravascular foreign body represents a well-known risk of serious
complications. While in the past surgical removal of intravascular foreign body was the most …

Congenital anomalies of superior vena cava (SVC) are generally discovered incidentally
during central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, pacemaker electrode placement, and …

BACKGROUND: Although many studies have compared success and complication rates for
central line insertion sites with and without ultrasound, few have examined the use of the …