Publications by authors named "Suzi Chung"

Background: Central venous catheter (CVC) complication rates reflecting the application of modern insertion techniques to a clinically heterogeneous patient populations are needed to better understand procedural risk attributable to the 3 common anatomic insertion sites: internal jugular, subclavian, and femoral veins. We sought to define site-specific mechanical and duration-associated CVC complication rates across all hospital inpatients.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted over 9 months at Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center.

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