Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN
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Clin J Am Soc Nephrol · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialVascular access sites for acute renal replacement in intensive care units.
Several temporary venous catheterizations are sometimes required for acute renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the intensive care unit (ICU). This study compares first and second catheterizations in the femoral and jugular veins in terms of patient safety. ⋯ These results validate prior results of this study group and extend external validity to the second catheter used for RRT in the ICU. Femoral and internal jugular acute vascular access sites are both acceptable for RRT therapy in the ICU.