| Central venous access device occlusions: part 1: thrombotic causes and treatment. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12574680 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Many home care patients have central venous access devices to administer a variety of infusion therapies. Catheter occlusion is a potential complication. This month, catheter occlusion due to thrombotic causes is addressed. In many cases, thrombotic occlusions can be treated, sparing patients trauma and the expense of replacing the catheter. Thrombolytic drug therapy using the drug alteplase can be performed in the home setting to "declot" central venous access devices. Next month, occlusion due to nonthrombotic causes will be described. |
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Authors:
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Lisa A Gorski |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Home healthcare nurse Volume: 21 ISSN: 0884-741X ISO Abbreviation: Home Healthc Nurse Publication Date: 2003 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-02-07 Completed Date: 2003-04-02 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8403379 Medline TA: Home Healthc Nurse Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 115-21; quiz 122 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Covenant Home Health and Hospice, Milwaukee, WI 53225, USA. ml_gorski@msn.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Catheterization, Central Venous
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nursing* Catheters, Indwelling* Equipment Failure Home Care Services Humans Nursing Assessment Thrombolytic Therapy / methods* Thrombosis / drug therapy*, etiology, prevention & control |
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