PICC Excellence Articles

Thrombosis

Abdullah, B. , N. Mohammad, J. Sangkar, Y. Abd Aziz, G. Gan, K. Goh, and I. Benedict. (2005). Incidence of Upper Limb Venous Thrombosis Associated with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (Picc). Br J Radiol, 78(931):596-600. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov see full article at http://bjr.birjournals.org
Abdul-Rahman, I. , and A. Al-Howaish. (2007). Warfarin Versus Aspirin in Preventing Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter Thrombosis: A Prospective Randomized Study. Hong Kong J Nephrol, 9(1):23-30. http://www.sciencedirect.com
AHRQ. (2001). Making Health Care Safer: A Critical Analysis of Patient Safety Practices. Summary. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 43. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov or http://archive.ahrq.gov
Akl, E. , G. Kamath, V. Yosuico, S. Kim, M. Barba, F. Sperati, D. Cook, and H. Schunemann. (2008). Thromboprophylaxis for Patients with Cancer and Central Venous Catheters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancer, 112(11):2483-92. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Allen, A. , J. Megargell, D. Brown, F. Lynch, H. Singh, Y. Singh, and P. Waybill. (2000). Venous Thrombosis Associated with the Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters. J Vasc Interv Radiol, 11(10):1309-14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
American College of Emergency Physicians. (2009). Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines. Ann Emerg Med, 53(4):550-570. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Anand, S. , P. Wells, D. Hunt, P. Brill-Edwards, D. Cook, and J. Ginsberg. (1998). Does This Patient Have Deep Vein Thrombosis? JAMA, 279(14):1094-1099. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Anderson, F. , and F. Spencer. (2003). Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism. Circulation, 107(23 Suppl 1):16-19. http://circ.ahajournals.org
Andes, D. , A. Urban, C. Acher, and D. Maki. (1998). Septic Thrombosis of the Basilic, Axillary, and Subclavian Veins Caused by a Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter. The American Journal of Medicine, 105(5):446 - 450. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Ascher, E. , S. Salles-Cunha, and A. Hingorani. (2005). Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Jugular Vein Thromboses. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 39(4):335-9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Baarslag, H., E. Beek, M. Koopman, and J. Reekers. (2002). Prospective Study of Color Duplex Ultrasonography Compared with Contrast Venography in Patients Suspected of Having Deep Venous Thrombosis of the Upper Extremities. Ann Intern Medicine, 136(12):865 - 872. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Baarslag, H. , M. Koopman, B. Hutten, H. Linthorst, H. Buller, J. Reekers, and E. van Beek. (2004). Long-Term Follow-up of Patients with Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity: Survival, Risk Factors and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 15:503-507. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Bagnall-Reeb, H. , 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. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Balestreri, L. , M. De Cicco, M. Matovic, F. Coran, and S. Morssut. (1995). Central Venous Catheter-Related Thrombosis in Clinically Asymptomatic Oncologic Patients: A Phlebographic Study. European Journal of Radiology, 20(2):108-11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Berthiaume, L. , A. Peets, U. Schmidt, R. Shahpori, C. Doig, P. Boiteau, and H. Stelfox. (2009). Time Series Analysis of Use Patterns for Common Invasive Tehcnologies in Critically Ill Patients. J Critical Care, 24(3):471.e9-14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Beyth, R. , A. Cohen, and C. Landefeld. (1995). Long-Term Outcomes of Deep-Vein Thrombosis. Arch Internal Medicine, 155(10):1031-37. http://archinte.ama-assn.org
Bick, R. . (2003). Cancer-Associated Thrombosis. N Engl J Med, 349(2):109-11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Biffi, R. , F. Orsi, S. Pozzi, U. Pace, G. Bonomo, L. Monfardini, P. Della Vigna, N. Rotmensz, D. Radice, M. Zampino, N. Fazio, F. de Braud, B. Andreoni, and A. Goldhirsch. (2009). Best Choice of Central Venous Insertion Site for the Preventon of Catheter-Related Complications in Adult Patients Who Need Cancer Therapy: A Randomized Trial. Annals of Oncology, 20(5):1 - 6. http://annonc.oxfordjournals.org
Bishop, L. , L. Dougherty, A. Bodenham, J. Mansi, P. Crowe, C. Kibbler, M. Shannon, and J. Treleaven. (2007). Guidelines on the Insertion and Management of Central Venous Access Devices in Adults. Intl Jnl Lab Hem., 29(4):261-78. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Blann, A. , and G. Lip. (2001). Virchow's Triad Revisited: The Importanceof Soluble Coagulations Factors, the Endothelium, and the Platelets. Thrombosis Research, 101(4):321-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Boersma, R. , K. Jie, A. Verbon, E. van Pampus, and H. Schouten. (2008). Thrombotic and Infectious Complications of Central Venous Catheters in Patients with Hemoatological Malignancies. Annals of Oncology, 19(3):433 - 442. http://annonc.oxfordjournals.org
Bosma, T. , and P. Jewesson. (2002). An Infusion Program Resource Nurse Consult Service: Our Experience in a Major Canadian Teaching Hospital. JIN, 25(5):310-15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Brismar, B. , C. Hardstedt, and S. Jacobson. (1981). Diagnosis of Thrombosis by Catheter Phlebography after Prolonged Central Venous Catheterization. Ann Surg, 194(6):779-83. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Britt, R. , T. Novosel, L. Britt, and M. Sullivan. (2009). The Impact of Central Line Simulations before the Icu Experience. The American Journal of Surgery, 197(4):533-536. http://www.americanjournalofsurgery.com
Bulger, C. , C. Jacobs, and N. Patel. (2004). Epidemiology of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis. Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 7(2):50-4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Chakravarthy, S. , J. Rettmann, B. Markewitz, G. Elliott, M. Sarfati, and R. Nohavec. (2005). Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (Picc) Associated Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis. Chest. http://meeting.chestpubs.org
Chemaly, R. , J. de Parres, S. Rehm, K. Adal, M. Lisgaris, D. Katz-Scott, S. Curtas, S. Gordon, E. Steiger, J. Olin, and D. Longworth. (2002). Venous Thrombosis Associated with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters: A Retrospective Analysis of the Cleveland Clinic Experience. Clin Infect Dis, 34(9):1179-83. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
CNSA. (2007). Central Venous Access Devices: Principles for Nursing Practice and Education. Cancer Nurses Society of Australia:1-26. http://www.cnsa.org.au/
Collins, J. , and R. Lutz. (1991). In Vitro Study of Simultaneous Infusion of Incompatible Drugs in Multilumen Catheters. Heart Lung, 20(3):271-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cook, D. , M. Meade, G. Guyatt, L. Griffith, J. Granton, W. Geerts, M. Crowther, and Canadian Critical Care Trials Group. (2004). Clinically Important Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Intensive Care Unit: A Survey of Intensivists. Critical Care 8(3):R145-R152. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cordes, M. . (2007). Percent of Catheter Filling Vein. (May). http://www.iv-therapy.net
Cowl, C. , J. Weinstock, A. Al-Jurf, K. Ephgrave, J. 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):237-43. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cox, C. , S. Carson, and A. Biddle. (2003). Cost-Effectiveness of Ultrasound in Preventing Femoral Venous Catheter-Associated Pulmonary Embolism. Am J Respir Critical Care Medicince, 168(12):1481187. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Crowley, A. , G. Peterson, D. Benjamin, S. Rimmer, C. Todd, C. Cabell, L. Reller, T. Ryan, G. Corey, and V. Fowler. (2008). Venous Thrombosis in Patients with Short-and Long-Term Central Venous Catheter-Associated Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia. Critcal Care Medicine, 36(2):385-90. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cunningham, M. , M. Collins, D. Kredentser, and J. Malfetano. (1996). Peripheral Infusion Ports for Central Venous Access in Patients with Gynecologic Malignancies. Gynecologic Oncology, 60(3):397-9. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
DeChicco, R., D. Seidner, C. Brun, and et al. (2007). Tip Position of Long-Term Central Venous Access Devices Used for Parenteral Nutrition. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr, 31(5):382-7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Desmond, J., and S. Teece. (2004). Best Evidence Topic Report. Thrombotic Complications of a Femoral Central Venous Catheter. . Best Evidence Topic Reports, 21(6):714-5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Estes, J. , R. Rocconi, J. Straughn, S. Bhoola, C. Leath, R. Alvarez, L. Kilgore, and W. Huh. (2003). Complications of Indwelling Venous Access Devices in Patients with Gynecologic Malignancies. Gynecologic Oncology, 91(3):591-5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Evans, R. , L. Linford, J. Sharp, G. White, J. Lloyd, and L. Weaver. "Computer Identification of Symptomatic Deep Venous Thrombosis Associated with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters." In AMIA Symposium, 226-30, 2007. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Fagnani, D. , R. Franchi, C. Porta, P. Pulgliese, K. Borgonovo, A. Bertolini, M. Duro, A. Ardizzoia, V. Filipazzi, L. Isa, C. Vergani, M. Milani, C. Cimminiello, and POLONORD Group. (2007). Thrombosis-Related Complications and Mortality in Cancer Patients with Central Venous Devices: An Observational Study on the Effect of Antithrombotic Prophylaxis. Annals of Oncology, 18(3):551-5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Flinterman, L. , F. Van Der Meer, F. Rosendaal, and C. Doggen. (2008). Current Perspective of Venous Thrombosis in the Upper Extremity. J Thromb Haemost, 6(8):1262-66. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Flinterman, L. , A. Van Hylckama Vlieg, F. Rosendaal, and C. Doggen. (2008). Recurrent Thrombosis and Survival after First Venous Thrombosis of the Upper Extremity. Circulation, 118(13):1366-72. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Forauer, A. , 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
Fowkes, F. , J. Price, and F. Fowker. (2003). Incidence of Diagnosed Deep Vein Thrombosis in the General Population: Systematic Review. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg, 25(1):1-5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Fraschini, G. , J. Jadeja, M. Lawson, F. Holmes, H. Carrasco, and S. Wallace. (1987). Local Infusion of Urokinase for the Lysis of Thrombosis Associated with Permanent Central Venous Catheters in Cancer Patients. J Clin Oncol, 5(4):672-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Freel, A. , M. Shiloach, J. Weigelt, G. Beilman, J. Mayberry, R. Nirula, R. Stafford, G. Tominaga, C. Ko, and American College of Surgeons. (2008). American College of Surgeons Guidelines Program: A Process for Using Existing Guidelines to Generate Best Practice Recommendations for Central Venous Access. J Am Coll Surg., 207(5):676-82. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Furie, B. , and BC. Furie. (2008). Mechanisms of Thrombus Formation. N Engl J Med, 359(9):938-49. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Gallieni, M. , M. Pittirute, and R. Biffi. (2008). Vascular Access in Oncology Patients. CA Cancer J Clin, 58(6):323-46. http://cme.amcancersoc.org
Ghanem, G. , J. Adachi, X. Han, and I. Raad. (2007). Central Venous Catheter-Related Streptomyces Septic Thrombosis. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol, 28(5):599-601. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Gonsalves, C. , D. Eschelman, K. 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
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Hingorani, A. , E. Ascher, N. Marks, R. Schutzer, M. Mutyala, W. Yorkovich, and T. Jacob. (2006). Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Brachial Vein Thrombosis. Ann Vasc Surg, 20(3):297-300. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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