Thromboembolic Complications of Vascular Catheters Used for Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: Prevalence in a Single-Center, Retrospective Cohort.

Objectives: Pediatric venous thromboembolic events are commonly associated with in situ central venous catheters. The risk for severe venous thromboembolism increases if a larger portion of the vessel lumen is occupied by the central venous catheter. A functioning vascular catheter is required when the continuous renal replacement therapy is used in critically ill children.