Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Feb 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyShort-term infection in cuffed versus noncuffed small bore central catheters: a randomized trial.
To determine if a polyester cuff offered benefit in jugular small-bore central catheters (SBCCs). ⋯ A polyester cuff on a SBCC confers no significant benefit in short-term colonization rates. Infection in SBCCs is uncommon. Despite their small diameters, SBCCs can result in jugular thrombosis, an important consideration in any patient requiring long-term venous access.