Mapping national variation in hemodialysis central venous catheter management: A UK-wide survey
This study provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of HD CVC management practices across the UK, revealing considerable variability in procedural protocols, infection prevention measures, line dwell times, and post-insertion care. The findings highlight a need for national, evidence-based guidelines. Sharing these results within the renal community may inform future consensus building and policy development.
Authors
- Yimeng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4734-5853)
- Jyoti Baharani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4539-9927)
- Tamasin Stevenson
- Saeed Ahmed
Institutions
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (GB)
- Heartlands Hospital (GB)
- South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Vascular Access
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298251378616
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00