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II. Difficult peripheral veins: turn on the lights by Lamperti, M., Pittiruti, M.

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Evidence-based consensus on the insertion of central venous access devices: definition of minimal requirements for training by Moureau, N., Lamperti, M., Kelly, L.J., Dawson, R., Elbarbary, M., van Boxtel, A.J.H., Pittiruti, M.

“…There is a lack of standard minimal requirements for the training of insertion techniques and maintenance of central venous access devices (CVADs). An…”
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Insertion of central venous catheters (CVCs): any changes in the past 10 years? by Biffi, R., Bertoglio, S., Pittiruti, M.

“…Use of central venous access devices is of paramount importance in oncology. Clinical pratice guidelines may change rapidly, and updates are necessary…”
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Further benefits of cyanoacrylate glue for central venous catheterisation by Scoppettuolo, G., Dolcetti, L., Emoli, A., La Greca, A., Biasucci, D. G., Pittiruti, M.

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Closed vs open systems: when should short peripheral intravenous catheters be the first choice? by Vallecoccia, M.S, De Pascale, G, Taraschi, C, De Angelis Durante, R, Dolcetti, L, Pittiruti, M, Scoppettuolo, G

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Competence in paediatric central venous lines placement by Lamperti, M., Moureau, N., Kelly, L.J., Dawson, R., Elbarbary, M., van Boxtel, A.J.H., Pittiruti, M.

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Preventing hospital malnutrition: a survey on nutritional policies in an Italian University Hospital by Annetta, M G, Pittiruti, M, De Rosa, S, Franchi, P, Pintaudi, G, Caricato, A, Antonelli, M

“…A proper strategy for fighting hospital malnutrition should include nutritional screening of all hospitalized patients, adequate utilization of the Hospital…”
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Central venous catheter-related sepsis in a cohort of 366 hospitalised patients by TACCONELLI, E, TUMBARELLO, M, PITTIRUTI, M, LEONE, F, LUCIA, M. B, CAUDA, R, ORTONA, L

“…Five hundred two central venous catheters inserted in 366 patients were evaluated prospectively over a one-year period to determine the frequency and risk…”
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PP078-MON CATHETER-RELATED COMPLICATIONS IN HOME PARENTERAL NUTRITION IN CANCER PATIENTS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF OVER 51,000 CATHETER DAYS by Cotogni, P, Pittiruti, M, Barbero, C, Monge, T, Palmo, A, Boggio-Bertinet, D

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Ultrasound-guided catheter tip location in neonatal central venous access. Focus on well-defined protocols and proper ultrasound training by Barone, Giovanni, Pittiruti, Mauro, D’Andrea, Vito

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Vascular Access in Oncology Patients by Gallieni, Maurizio, Pittiruti, Mauro, Biffi, Roberto

“…Adequate vascular access is of paramount importance in oncology patients. It is important in the initial phase of surgical treatment or chemotherapy, as well…”
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Central venous long-term access implant in oncology patients: is there a gold standard? A critical analysis of available evidence by Biffi, R, Pittiruti, M

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Morbidity associated with central venous catheter-use in a cohort of 212 hospitalized subjects with HIV infection by Tacconelli, E., Tumbarello, M., Donati, K.de Gaetano, Bertagnolio, S., Pittiruti, M., Leone, F., Morace, G., Cauda, R.

“…Technical complications and nosocomial bloodstream infections associated with short-term central venous catheterization remain a heavy burden in terms of…”
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Old and new tools in the diagnosis of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections: is there a role for brushing? by Citton, R, Pittiruti, M, Cauda, R, Tacconelli, E

“…Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are the third most common nosocomial infections. Catheters and other medical devices are the first exogenous causes of…”
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Vascular catheter-related infections: an endemic disease in healthcare institutions. An opinion paper of the Spanish Society of Cardiovascular Infections (SEICAV) by Muñoz, P, Guembe, M, Pérez-Granda, M J, Del Pozo, J L, López-Cortés, L E, Pittiruti, M, Martín-Delgado, M C, Bouza, E

“…Catheter-related infections (CRI) are a serious healthcare problem due to their potential to cause serious complications, including bacteraemia or infective…”
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Which is the easiest and safest technique for central venous access? A retrospective survey of more than 5,400 cases by Pittiruti, M, Malerba, M, Carriero, C, Tazza, L, Gui, D

“…There is an ongoing debate on the technique for central venous catheterization associated with the lowest complication rate and the highest success rate. In an…”
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Influence of preservation versus division of ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, and genital nerves during open mesh herniorrhaphy : Prospective multicentric study of chronic pain by ALFIERI, Sergio, ROTONDI, Fabio, DI GIORGIO, Andrea, FUMAGALLI, Uberto, SALZANO, Antonio, DI MICELI, Dario, RIDOLFINI, Marco Pericoli, SGAGARI, Antonio, DOGLIETTO, Giovannibattista

“…To evaluate whether the various surgical treatment reserved for ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, and genital branch of the genitofemoral nerves, during open…”
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Valved central venous catheter connected to subcutaneous port: A multicenter phase IV study based on a cohort of 50 oncology patients by Biffi, R, Pittiruti, M, Gillet, J P, Fobe, D, Hermanne, J P, Pescio, M, Gourlia, A, Collet, K, Battelli, C, Cenciarelli, S

“…Since technical aspects and clinical features of central venous valved catheters are far from being completely understood, a multinational group of…”
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Is chest X-ray necessary after central venous catheter insertion? by Vallecoccia, MS, Cavallaro, F, Biancone, M, Settanni, D, Marano, C, Annetta, MG, Pittiruti, M, Antonelli, M

“…Keywords: Pneumothorax, Central Venous Catheter, Enteral Nutrition, Superior Vena, Superior Vena Cava…”
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Anthropometric formulas versus intracavitary ECG for optimal tip position of central venous catheters by Vallecoccia, MS, Biancone, M, Cavallaro, F, Settanni, D, Marano, C, Annetta, MG, Pittiruti, M, Antonelli, M

“…Keywords: Peris, Central Venous Catheter, Internal Jugular Vein, Superior Vena, Catheter Insertion…”
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