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Femoral vascular access for large-volume collection of peripheral blood progenitor cells.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9828018     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Central venous catheters are used frequently in large-volume leukapheresis to provide high flow rates for peripheral blood progenitor cell (PBPC) collection. In a retrospective study, we evaluated the safety and efficacy of short-term use of large-bore femoral venous catheters for the collection of PBPCs in 63 patients with hematologic and solid organ malignancies. All catheters were placed in an outpatient setting on the day of apheresis and remained in site if subsequent collections became necessary. A total of 101 procedures were performed. Thirty-five patients (56%) reached target levels after 1 collection. Twenty-four patients (38%) had 2 consecutive day collections while 4 patients (6%) required more than 2 collections. In this latter group, 2 patients did not have consecutive day collections. One had 2 consecutive day collections followed by a third collection 48 hours later. In the other, leukapheresis was performed for 2 consecutive days and then resumed 3 days later with 2 subsequent collections. The longest duration the catheter remained in site was 6 days. Catheter care was provided by the apheresis staff. All patients who had more than 1 collection were given instructions on how to care for their catheters at home. Only 1 patient had oozing at the catheter site during the collection. Thrombosis, mechanical, and infectious complications were not encountered. The short-term use of femoral venous catheters appears safe and effective for the collection of PBPCs.
Authors:
S Shariatmadar; T A Noto
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of clinical apheresis     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0733-2459     ISO Abbreviation:  J Clin Apher     Publication Date:  1998  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-02-10     Completed Date:  1999-02-10     Revised Date:  2005-07-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8216305     Medline TA:  J Clin Apher     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  99-102     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Transfusion Medicine Services, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Florida, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Catheterization, Central Venous* / adverse effects
Female
Femoral Vein*
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization / methods*
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms / therapy*
Transplantation, Autologous

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