The safety and efficacy of bedside removal of tunneled hemodialysis catheters by nephrology trainees

201314 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Tibor Fülöp · University of Mississippi Medical Center

Mihály Tapolyai · Fresenius Medical Care (India)

Naseem A. Qureshi · Jackson Memorial Hospital

Vikram R. Beemidi · Jackson Memorial Hospital

Kamel A. Gharaibeh · University of Mississippi Medical Center

Seyed Mehrdad Hamrahian · University of Mississippi Medical Center

Tibor Szarvas

Abstract

Our results suggest that bedside removal of TDC remains a safe and effective procedure regardless of site or indications. Accordingly, TDC removal should be an integral part of competent Nephrology training.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Renal Failure

Volume 35, Issue 9, pp. 1264-1268

DOI: 10.3109/0886022x.2013.823875

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