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Erschienen in: Supportive Care in Cancer 7/2007

01.07.2007 | Original Article

Elective removal of cuffed central venous catheters in children

verfasst von: Anselm C. W. Lee

Erschienen in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Ausgabe 7/2007

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Abstract

Background

Subcutaneously tunneled, cuffed central venous catheters (CVCs) are commonly used in children undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy or hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. When their use is no longer indicated or precluded by mechanical or infectious complications, CVCs have to be removed. General instructions on how cuffed CVC should be removed are available in the medical texts but none is adapted for use in children.

Materials and methods

A literature search from the MEDLINE and EMBASE to identify articles describing the procedure of removing CVC or complications arising from the procedure was carried out.

Results

Specific guidance on the removal of CVC in children was not found. Venous air embolism appeared to be the most common complication associated with catheter removal but none involved pediatric patients. On the other hand, three out of the five incidents of catheter fracture with or without embolization happened in children.

Conclusion

Further studies are needed to define the optimal management of CVC removal in pediatric patients. A sequence of positioning the child, use of sedation, dissecting out the cuff, pulling off the catheter, closing the exit wound, and handling of the removed catheter is suggested.
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Metadaten
Titel
Elective removal of cuffed central venous catheters in children
verfasst von
Anselm C. W. Lee
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2007
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Supportive Care in Cancer / Ausgabe 7/2007
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-006-0182-y

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