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Michael A. Matthay

Researcher at University of California, San Francisco

Publications -  1063
Citations -  110857

Michael A. Matthay is an academic researcher from University of California, San Francisco. The author has contributed to research in topics: Lung injury & Lung. The author has an hindex of 151, co-authored 998 publications receiving 98687 citations. Previous affiliations of Michael A. Matthay include University of California & Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

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Reducing risk in the ICU : Vascular catheter-related infections

TL;DR: The subclavian site, rather than the jugular or femoral site, should be used to minimize infection risk, but the risks and benefits of inserting the catheter at this site should be weighed against the risk of mechanical complications, such as pneumothorax.