Approach to thrombotic occlusion related to long-term catheters of hemodialysis patients: a narrative review.

Currently, permanent catheters (pCVC) are becoming an alternative vascular access for long-stay patients in whom arteriovenous access cannot be made. Occlusion is a commun mechanical complication related to pCVC, leading to inadequate dialysis dose and frequent changes of local catheter location, which can cause exclusion of vascular sites. The aim of this study was to perform a narrative review of treatment of pCVC thrombotic occlusion in HD patients.

Approach to prophylactic measures for central venous catheter-related infections in hemodialysis: a critical review.

Vascular access is the major risk factor for bacteremia, hospitalization, and mortality among hemodialysis (HD) patients. The type of vascular access most associated with bloodstream infection is central venous catheter (CVC). The incidence of catheter-related bacteremia ranges between 0.