A survey of pediatric hematology/oncology specialists regarding management of central line associated venous thrombosis

作者：Witmer Char M^*; Sauck Emily; Raffini Leslie J

来源：Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 2017, 64(7): e26383.

DOI：10.1002/pbc.26383

• central venous catheter
• pediatric
• survey
• thrombosis

Central venous catheters (CVCs) account for the largest proportion of thrombotic events in pediatric patients. Questions remain regarding adequate treatment and prevention methods. We surveyed pediatric hematology/oncology specialists, using hypothetical cases to assess management strategies for acute CVC thrombosis and secondary prevention. Survey respondents varied in the use of the thrombophilia evaluation (33.3%, 41/123) and duration of treatment (6 weeks: 54.1%, 66/122). Secondary CVC prophylaxis was utilized by 36.6% (45/123) of respondents and by 24.4% (30/123) but only if there was a documented thrombophilia. This heterogeneity highlights the need for clinical studies to address these important clinical questions.

• 出版日期2017-7