| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2902587 | Chest | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our results demonstrate that fluid flow is dramatically decreased by the insertion of a centrally located obstruction. Assuming that blood flow in veins behaves in a similar manner to our models, PICCs, in particular, may substantially decrease venous flow rates by as much as 93%.
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Authors
Thomas P. MD, Timothy J. PhD,