Publications by Alessandra Tomazi Franceschi

Publications by authors named "Alessandra Tomazi Franceschi"

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Adverse events related to the use of central venous catheters in hospitalized newborns.

Alessandra Tomazi Franceschi Maria Luzia Chollopetz da Cunha

Rev Lat Am Enfermagem

September 2010

This study identifies the adverse events related to the use of central venous catheters (CVC) in newborns admitted to a neonatal care unit. This is a quantitative, descriptive and retrospective study. The population consisted of 167 newborns admitted in the neonatal unit of the Hospital de Clínicas at Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil which used CVCs inserted through percutaneous puncture (PICC) and surgical insertion, totaling 241 catheters.

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- Alessandra Tomazi Franceschi's research primarily focuses on the safety and complications associated with medical interventions in neonatal care, particularly concerning the use of central venous catheters (CVC) in hospitalized newborns.
- In her 2010 study, she conducted a quantitative and retrospective analysis, evaluating 241 catheters used in 167 newborns admitted to a neonatal care unit, highlighting various adverse events linked to CVC usage.
- The findings underscore the importance of careful monitoring of CVC-related complications in vulnerable populations, suggesting potential improvements in clinical protocols to enhance neonatal safety during catheterization procedures.*

Publications by authors named "Alessandra Tomazi Franceschi"

Adverse events related to the use of central venous catheters in hospitalized newborns.

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