A novel technique for removing a fibrin sheath from a mediport catheter in the pediatric population
A novel technique for removing a fibrin sheath from a mediport catheter in the pediatric population
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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English
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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Mediport (also known as port, portacath or Infusaport) is a commonly placed central venous access in pediatric patients. Fibrin sheath formation around the central venous catheter is a common biological response leading to port malfunction in the form of inability to aspirate but preserved capacity for infusion of fluids. If fibrinolytic therapy fa...
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A novel technique for removing a fibrin sheath from a mediport catheter in the pediatric population
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2097594344
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2097594344
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0301-0449
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1432-1998
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10.1007/s00247-018-4243-4
