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Entrapment of Picc Lines in Mechanical Heart Valves Can Be Fatal. (1999). Health Devices, 28(9):369-70. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov or www.mdconsult.com/das/citation
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Arai, J., Y. Mouri, and Y. Miyamoto. (2002). Detection of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Occlusion by in-Line Pressure Monitoring. Paediatr Anaesth, 12(7):621-4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Bagnall-Reeb, Holly. (1998). Diagnosis of Central Venous Access Device Occlusion. Journal of Intravenous Nurses, 21(55):S115-S121. journals.lww.com
Bagnall-Reeb, Holly, and K. Ruccione. (1993). Practical Application of an Algorithm for the Thrombolytic Treatment of Occluded Vascular Access Devices. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 10(2):79-82. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Bivins, M. H. , and M. J. Callahan. (2000). Position-Dependent Ventricular Tachycardia Related to a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. [Case Report]. Mayo Clin Proc, 75:414-416. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Blot, E. , P. Depuydt, L. Annemans, D. Benoit, E. Hoste, J. De Waele, J. Decruyenaere, D. Vogelaers, F. Colardyn, and K. Vandewoude. (2005). Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients with Nosocomial Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 41(11):1592-1598. cid.oxfordjournals.org
Bonstell, R., and J. Brown. (1992). Declotting Peripherally Inserted Catheters with a New Technique Using Urokinase. JVAN, 2(1):10-14. www.avainfo.org
Cadman, A., J. Lawrance, L. Fitzsimmons, A. Spencer-Shaw, and R. Swindell. (2004). To Clot or Not to Clot? That Is the Question in Central Venous Catheters. Clinical Radiology, 59(4):349-355. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cardella, J., M. Lukens, and P. Fox. (1994). Fibrin Sheath Entrapment of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters. Journal of Vascular Interv Radiology, 5(3):439-442. http://www.jvir.org
Chambers, S., J. Sanders, W. Patton, P. Ganly, M. Birch, J. Crump, and R. Spearing. (2005). Reduction of Exit-Site Infections of Tunnelled Intravascular Catheters among Neutropenic Patients by Sustained-Release Chlorhexidine Dressings: Results from a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Hospital Infection, 61(1):53-61. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cortelezzia, A., N. S. Fracchiolla, P. Maisonneuve, M. Moia, C. Luchesini, M. L. Ranzi, P. Monni, M. C. Pasquini, and G. Lambertenghi-Deliliers. (2003). Central Venous Catheter-Related Complications in Patients with Hematological Malignancies: A Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors and Prophylactic Measures. Leuk Lymphoma, 44(9):1495-1501. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cowl, C. T., J. V. Weinstock, A. Al-Jurf, K. Ephgrave, J. A. Murray, and K. Dillon. (2000). Complications and Cost Associated with Parenteral Nutrition Delivered to Hospitalized Patients through Either Subclavian or Peripherally-Inserted Central Catheters. Clin Nutr, 19(4):237-243. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Deitcher, S. , M. Fesen, P. Kiproff, P. Hill, X. Li, E. McCluskey, and C. Semba. (2002). Safety and Efficacy of Alteplase for Restoring Function in Occluded Central Venous Catheters: Results of the Cardiovascular Thrombolytic to Open Occluded Lines Trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 20(1):317-324. http://jco.ascopubs.org
Dimick, J. B. , S. Swoboda, M. A. Talamini, R. K. Pelz, C. Hendrix, and P. Lipsett. (2003). Risk of Colonization of Central Venous Catheters for Total Parenteral Nutrition Vs Other Catheters. Amercian Journal of Critical Care, 12(4):328-335. http://ajcc.aacnjournals.org
Dobbins, B. M., P. Kite, J. A. Catton, M. H. Wilcox, and M. J. McMahon. (2004). In Situ Endoluminal Brushing: A Safe Technique for the Diagnosis of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection. J Hosp Infect, 58(3):233-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Droullard, A. (2000). An Activase Primer. JVAD:21-26.
Feldstein, A. (1986). Detect Phlebitis and Infiltration: Before They Harm Your Patient. Nursing, 16(1):44-47. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Figueiredo, A., D. d'Avila, and C. E. Poli de Figueiredo. (2002). First Report on the Use of Endoluminal Fas Brush to Restore Flow in Peritoneal Catheters. Perit Dial Int, 22(6):730. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Filan, P. M., M. Woodward, and P. G. Ekert. (2005). Stuck Long Line Syndrome. Arch Dis Child, 90(6):558. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Foo, R., A. Fujii, J. A. Harris, W. LaMorte, and S. Moulton. (2001). Complications in Tunneled Cvl Versus Picc Lines in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. J Perinatol, 21(8):525-30. http://www.scribd.com
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Forauer, A. (2007). Pericardial Tamponade in Patients with Central Venous Catheters. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 30(3):161-167. http://journals.lww.com/journalofinfusionnursing
Foruer, A. R., and M. Alonzo. (2000). Change in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Tip Position with Abduction and Adduction of the Upper Extremity. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 11(10):1315-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov or http://www.jvir.org/article
Fridkin, S. K., and R. Gaynes. (1999). Antimicrobial Resistance in Intensive Care Units. Clini Chest Med, 20(2):303-316, viii. http://www.previlab.com.br
Gonsalves, C. F., D. J. Eschelman, K. L. Sullivan, N. DuBois, and J. Bonn. (2003). Incidence of Central Vein Stenosis and Occlusion Following Upper Extremity Picc and Port Placement. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol, 26(2):123-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Grant, J. (2002). Recognition and Management of Complications of Central Venous Access Duke Medical Center Education. JPEN, 26(5 Supplement):S21-28. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hacking, M. B., J. Brown, and D. G. Chisholm. (2003). Position Dependent Ventricular Tachycardia in Two Children with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (Piccs). Paediatr Anaesth, 13(6):527-9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hadaway, Lynn (1998). Major Thrombotic and Nonthrombotic Complications: Loss of Patency. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 21(5):S143-S160. http://journals.lww.com/journalofinfusionnursing
Hadaway, Lynn. (2001). Vesicant Extravasation. Nursing2001, 31(8):88. http://findarticles.com/p/articles
Hadaway, Lynn. (2004). Preventing and Managing Peripheral Extravasation. Nursing, 39(10):26-27. http://journals.lww.com/nursing
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Hagle, M. E., J. McDonagh, and C. Rapp. (1994). Patients with Long-Term Vascular Access Devices: Care and Complications. Orthop Nurs, 13(5):41-52. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Haire, W. , and Suzanne Herbst. (2000). Use of Alteplase (T-Pa) for the Management of Thrombotic Catheter Dysfunction. Journal of Vascular Access Devices, Summer:28-36. http://www.avainfo.org
Herbst, S., L. Kaplan, and B. McKinnon. (1998). Vascular Access Devices: Managing Occlusions and Related Complications in Home Infusion. Infusion, 4(8):3-9, 12-13.
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Jacobs, B., S. Schilling, D. Doellman, N. Hutchinson, M. Rickeym, and S. Nelson. (2004). Central Venous Catheter Occlusion: A Prospective, Controlled Trial Examining the Impact of a Positive-Pressure Valve Device. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 28(2):113-118. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Kearon, C. (2003). Natural History of Venous Thromboembolism. Circulation, 107(23 Suppl 1):122-130. http://circ.ahajournals.org
Kennedy, A., M. Groscott, M. Schwartz, H. Modarres, M. Scott, and Fred Schon. (1997). Median Nerve Injury: An Underrecognised Complication of Brachial Artery Cardiac Catheterisation? Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 63(October):542-546. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Kokotis, K. (1998). Preventing Chemical Phlebitis. Nursing, 28(11):41-47. http://findarticles.com
Korkeila, P. , K. Nyman, A. Ylitalo, J. Koistinen, P. Karjalainen, J. Lund, and K. Airaksinen. (2007). Venous Obstruction after Pacemaker Implantation. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 30(2):199-206. http://www.doria.fi
Krzywda, Elizabeth (1999). Predisposing Factors, Prevention, and Management of Central Venous Catheter Occlusions. Journal of Intravenous Nurses, 22(65):S11-S17. http://journals.lww.com
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Lin, J. W., A. Kacker, V. K. Anand, and H. Levine. (2005). Catheter- and Antibiotic-Related Complications of Ambulatory Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy for Chronic Refractory Rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol, 19(4):365-9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Luptak, Patricia. (2003). Cathflo Activase Protocols for Management of Central Venous Access Device Occlusions. Spectrum, 15(1):1-2.
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Moureau, N. (1999). Vascular Assess with a Focus on Safety. Infusion, 6(1).
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