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Long-term venous access.

J L Peters·P A Belsham·B A Taylor·S Watt-Smith
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The aim of this review is to outline the indications and provide a historical perspective of its development. The current complications are emphasized with the hope that greater caution and vigilance will lead to a reduction in their frequency. Finally, details of several techniques are described for gaining long-term venous access for critically ill or injured patients.

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J L Peters, P A Belsham, B A Taylor, S Watt-Smith. 1984. Long-term venous access.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6388702/

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