Insertion of any catheter in the upper extremity ... to the superior vena cava and minimizes potential venous damage. [17] Insertion of any central VAD must be performed judiciously, as every ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

A disabled man died after an air bubble got into a vein when his dialysis line detached from the machine. Norfolk Coroner's Court heard Jordan Tooke, 29, from Norwich, was in good health and spirits ...

The CEO of disability charity, Mencap, says Jordan Tooke was failed repeatedly with his medical care up until his death on August 31 last year.

Central venous access devices are further divided into peripherally inserted central catheters, tunnelled catheters, non-tunnelled catheters, and implantable ports. Among these, the peripherally ...