Abstract
Femoral vein intubation is widely in clinical practice due to its simplicity of operator and easy to puncture. However, improper catheter puncture site can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Pulmonary embolism may occur without timely treatment, which results in increased mortality, it will also increase the cost of treatment, and therefore the prevention of deep vein thrombosis is very important. The paper introduced the definition of deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs during femoral vein intubation, its causes, diagnoses and treatment. It also presented bundles of care for prevention of deep venous thrombosis.
Highlights
Femoral vein intubation is widely in clinical practice due to its simplicity of operator and easy to puncture
Improper catheter puncture site can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism may occur without timely treatment, which results in increased mortality, it will increase the cost of treatment, and the prevention of deep vein thrombosis is very important
Summary
Femoral vein intubation is widely in clinical practice due to its simplicity of operator and easy to puncture. Improper catheter puncture site can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Pulmonary embolism may occur without timely treatment, which results in increased mortality, it will increase the cost of treatment, and the prevention of deep vein thrombosis is very important. The paper introduced the definition of deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs during femoral vein intubation, its causes, diagnoses and treatment.
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