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Occlusions in peripherally inserted central venous catheters in pediatric patients in antineoplastic chemotherapy.

Bruna Irene Cunha Curty de SouzaMarcelle Miranda da Silva
Published in: Revista gaucha de enfermagem (2021)
Occlusion is an important complication because it occurred in more than half of the catheters and was one of the main reasons for withdrawal. The identified risk factors may guide the care to prevent this complication.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • quality improvement
  • locally advanced
  • pain management
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • chemotherapy induced