Flushing and locking of intravenous catheters are thought to be essential in the prevention of
occlusion. The clinical sign of an occlusion is catheter malfunction and flushing is strongly …

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Purpose The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy of heparin flushing in
the lock of central venous catheters. Methods We searched MEDLINE and CINAHL …

Background Two prevailing, totally implantable venous access ports are routinely utilized in
oncology: chest port or arm port. This systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted …

Introduction Patients with cancer need stable venous access using central vascular devices
like central venous ports and peripherally inserted central catheters that can be used for a …

Background The risk of developing a tunnelled central venous catheter (CVC)‐related
infection ranges between 0.1 and 2.3 per 1000 catheter days for children with cancer. These …

Background Venous thrombo‐embolic events (VTEs) occur in 2.2% to 14% of paediatric
cancer patients and cause significant morbidity and mortality. The malignant disease itself …

Purpose: Retrospective studies suggest that it may be safe to extend the maintenance
flushing interval of implanted ports from once every month, as recommended by the …

Background A totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) provides reliable, long-term
vascular access and improves patients' quality of life. The wide use of TIVADs is associated …

Background: Little is known about proper interval periods between the flushings of totally
implantable access ports after completion of chemotherapy. Manufacturer guidelines …