Danis, RamazanOezmen, SehmusAkin, DavutYazanel, Orhan2024-04-242024-04-2420071300-02922146-9040https://hdl.handle.net/11468/21731Central venous catheters are commonly used vascular access for hemodialysis in renal failure. Semi-rigid double-lumen polyurethane catheters may be considered for short-time use (up to 2-3 weeks). Soft silicone double-lumen or twin-catheters, preferably with subcutaneous tunneling, are highly desirable for prolonged usage. The complications related with catheters may be evaluated under three topics: insertion complications, thrombosis, and infection. Infections is the most common cause of the nosocomial sepsis and the most serious complication in dialysis centers. Catheter dysfunction is one of the common complications. The internal jugular route should be considered for mid-term use in order to facilitate the patient's mobilization and to reduce the risk of infection. The subclavian route should be avoided because of the risk of stenosis and/or thrombosis of the outflow vein. Catheter insertion must be performed by a trained physician with ultrasound guidance. Complications associated with insertion, infection, and thrombosis are a major source of morbidity and mortality in end stage renal disease patients. Diagnosis and management of these complications are discussed in details.trinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessCatheterizationCentral Venous Hemodialysis UnitsHospitalThrombosisReview Article275701710WOS:000254582800011N/A