Trend in the placement of permanent and temporary central venous catheters for hemodialysis

Key Points

• To analyze the trends in the placement of permanent and temporary central venous catheters for hemodialysis.
• Data collection on permanent and temporary catheter placements from health records.
• Analysis of placement patterns over a specified time period.
• Comparison of frequency and outcomes associated with different catheter types.
• An increasing trend in the use of temporary catheters for hemodialysis.
• Reduction in the placement of permanent catheters over the years.
• Variability in catheter choice influenced by patient characteristics and clinical decisions.