Temporary central line related thrombosis in a pediatric intensive care unit in central Saudi Arabia. Two-year incidence and risk factors

Authors

• Ruqaiah AlTassan, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Hala Al Alem, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Talal Al Harbi, Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of temporary central venous line (CVL) related thrombosis among the pediatric population of critical care units, and to determine the possible predictors for developing CVL thrombosis. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of patients

Article Type

Research Article

First Page

371

Last Page

376

Recommended Citation

AlTassan, Ruqaiah; Alem, Hala Al; and Harbi, Talal Al (2014) "Temporary central line related thrombosis in a pediatric intensive care unit in central Saudi Arabia. Two-year incidence and risk factors," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 35: Iss. 4, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.5932