The use of 8-cm 22G Seldinger catheters for intravenous access in children with cystic fibrosis

Sarah Y Qian, Matthias Horn, Richard Barnes, David Stuart Armstrong

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Abstract

Long intravenous catheters are an effective and economical choice of vascular access for intravenous antibiotic therapy in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). This prospective audit assesses the use of Vygon Leaderflex 22G ? 8 cm catheters in an Australian tertiary centre. Key outcomes included catheter lifespan, ability to complete antibiotic therapy and complication rates.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)415 - 417
Number of pages3
JournalThe Journal of Vascular Access
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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