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Review
. 1991 Aug;71(4):723-31.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)45482-4.

Placement and complications of monitoring catheters

G F Purdue  1 , J L Hunt
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Review

Placement and complications of monitoring catheters

G F Purdue et al. Surg Clin North Am. 1991 Aug.

Abstract

Vascular access is a necessary evil in critically ill patients, a population that is at high risk for complications. Appropriate planning and attention to detail minimize the associated risks while maximizing the benefits derived from catheter use.

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