Preprocedural ultrasound vascular assessment is essential to decision-making. Issue 5 (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brescia, Fabrizio; Fabiani, Fabio; Borsatti, Eugenio; Parisella, Laura; Roveredo, Laura; Pittiruti, Mauro
• Is Part Of: Journal of vascular access. Volume 22:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 849
• Page End: 851
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Oncology access -- techniques and procedures -- ultrasound vascular assessment -- vascular device -- high-quality care; Arterial catheterization -- Periodicals; Intravenous catheterization -- Periodicals; 612.13
• DOI: 10.1177/1129729820938179
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1129-7298

Abstract

Reliable venous access should be part of the clinical-therapeutic path of all cancer patients. A correct preliminary ultrasound evaluation of the patient's veins and the choice of the suitable vein are the fundamental requirements to guarantee a stable and long-lasting venous access.