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F. Brescia

h-index: 13
Works: 33
Citations: 623

Most-cited papers

The SIP protocol update: Eight strategies, incorporating Rapid Peripheral Vein Assessment (RaPeVA), to minimize complications associated with peripherally inserted central catheter insertion
F. Brescia, M. Pittiruti, T. Spencer, Robert B. Dawson
2022Journal of Vascular Access132 citations Open access
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Rapid Femoral Vein Assessment (RaFeVA): A systematic protocol for ultrasound evaluation of the veins of the lower limb, so to optimize the insertion of femorally inserted central catheters
F. Brescia, M. Pittiruti, M. Ostroff, D. Biasucci
2020Journal of Vascular Access63 citations Open access
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The SIC protocol: A seven-step strategy to minimize complications potentially related to the insertion of centrally inserted central catheters
F. Brescia, M. Pittiruti, M. Ostroff, T. Spencer +1 more
2021Journal of Vascular Access56 citations
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The SIF protocol: A seven-step strategy to minimize complications potentially related to the insertion of femorally inserted central catheters
F. Brescia, M. Pittiruti, M. Ostroff, T. Spencer +1 more
2021Journal of Vascular Access53 citations Open access
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A GAVeCeLT consensus on the indication, insertion, and management of central venous access devices in the critically ill
F. Pinelli, Mauro Pittiruti, M. G. Annetta, F. Barbani +23 more
2024Journal of Vascular Access47 citations
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Safe Insertion of Arterial Catheters (SIA): An ultrasound-guided protocol to minimize complications for arterial cannulation
T. Spencer, Guglielmo Imbriaco, Amy Bardin-Spencer, Keegan J. Mahoney +3 more
2023Journal of Vascular Access42 citations
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Management of antithrombotic treatment and bleeding disorders in patients requiring venous access devices: A systematic review and a GAVeCeLT consensus statement
M. G. Annetta, S. Bertoglio, R. Biffi, F. Brescia +10 more
2022Journal of Vascular Access42 citations
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A multicenter retrospective study on 4480 implanted PICC-ports: A GAVeCeLT project
S. Bertoglio, M. G. Annetta, F. Brescia, Alessandro Emoli +12 more
2022Journal of Vascular Access34 citations
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An Italian expert consensus on the choice of the method of tip location for central venous access devices
V. Faraone, Mauro Pittiruti, M. G. Annetta, G. Barone +19 more
2025Journal of Vascular Access31 citations
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A GAVeCeLT bundle for PICC-port insertion: The SIP-Port protocol
F. Brescia, M. G. Annetta, F. Pinelli, M. Pittiruti
2023Journal of Vascular Access28 citations Open access
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A novel ultrasound-guided approach to the axillary vein: Oblique-axis view combined with in-plane puncture
F. Brescia, D. Biasucci, F. Fabiani, M. Favarato +5 more
2019Journal of Vascular Access23 citations
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Taurolidine lock in the treatment of colonization and infection of totally implanted venous access devices in cancer patients
F. Brescia, M. Pittiruti, G. Scoppettuolo, C. Zanier +5 more
2021Journal of Vascular Access14 citations
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Subcutaneously anchored securement for peripherally inserted central catheters: Immediate, early, and late complications
F. Brescia, M. Pittiruti, Laura Roveredo, C. Zanier +5 more
2021Journal of Vascular Access13 citations
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Emotional status and fear in patients scheduled for elective surgery during COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide cross-sectional survey (COVID-SURGERY)
Francesca Montalto, M. Ippolito, A. Noto, F. Madotto +93 more
2021Journal of Anesthesia Analgesia and Critical Care12 citations Open access
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Preprocedural ultrasound vascular assessment is essential to decision-making
F. Brescia, F. Fabiani, E. Borsatti, Laura Parisella +2 more
2020Journal of Vascular Access7 citations
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Considerations on the use of vascular access devices in patients with COVID-19 (and some practical recommendations)
M. Pittiruti, F. Pinelli, M. G. Annetta, S. Bertoglio +19 more
20206 citations
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The mystery of the occluded port that allowed blood withdrawal: Is it safe to use standard needles to access ports? A case report and literature review
R. Cataldo, F. Costa, Michelangelo Vitiello, F. Brescia +3 more
2014Journal of Surgical Oncology4 citations
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Impact of opioid-free general anesthesia with locoregional blocks during breast cancer surgery on systemic inflammatory response: results from a randomized controlled trial
F. Brescia, Andrea Favero, I. Segatto, S. Massarut +9 more
2025Regional anesthesia and pain medicine3 citations Open access
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A GAVeCeLT bundle for chest-port insertion: The SIC-Port protocol
F. Brescia, M. G. Annetta, F. Pinelli, Mauro Pittiruti
2025Journal of Vascular Access3 citations Open access
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A GAVeCeLT-IVAS bundle for Safe Insertion of Long Peripheral Catheters: The SILPeC protocol
Davide Giustivi, G. Scoppettuolo, V. Faraone, M. G. Annetta +9 more
2026Journal of Vascular Access2 citations
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A GAVeCeLT-IVAS bundle for safe insertion of short peripheral catheters: The SISPeC protocol
F. Pinelli, Renata Bastos, Gloria Ortiz Miluy, G. Scoppettuolo +9 more
2026Journal of Vascular Access2 citations
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A new wireless device for bedside assessment of tip location of central venous access devices using intracavitary ECG: A retrospective study
F. Brescia, M. G. Annetta, Mauro Pittiruti
2024Journal of Vascular Access2 citations
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Ulnar nerve pulsed radiofrequency pain treatment in a patient with sarcoma surgically treated.
L. Miceli, R. Bednarova, Alessandro Rizzardo, F. Brescia +1 more
2019Minerva Anestesiologica2 citations
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Terminology for vascular access devices
E. Iacobone, F. Brescia, Giuseppe Capozzoli, D. Elisei +4 more
2021Journal of Vascular Surgery1 citations Open access
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CACHEXIA AND MALNUTRITION IN CANCER PATIENTS: INFLAMMATION INDEXES EVALUATION AND NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION
M. Borghi, M. Bartoletti, D. Basile, C. Bertuzzi +14 more
2019Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.)1 citations
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Ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) in the treatment of symptomatic hip osteoarthritis: Clinic results at 18 month
F. Brescia, E. Pofi, P. Cardello, C. Meschini +1 more
20071 citations
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A GAVeCeLT-IVAS bundle for the Safe Insertion of Midline Catheters: The SIMiC protocol
F. Brescia, M. G. Annetta, G. Scoppettuolo, V. Faraone +9 more
2026Journal of Vascular Access0 citations
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Vivicheck TM (M-IOT platform for telemonitoring) to improve patient adherence with OSA treatment
F. Brescia, N. Zanetta, R. Bonazzi, M. F. Romario
2024Sleep Medicine0 citations
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Misleading artifact in vascular ultrasound - a case report
F. Brescia, Fabrizio Mauro
20180 citations Open access
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Efficacy and safety of viscosupplementation by ultrasound-guided intra-articular injection in osteoartrhitis of the hip
F. Brescia, E. Pofi, S. Zucchi
20080 citations
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Ultrasound carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) evaluation as a marker in vascular damage progression in hemodialysis and role of adequate calcium-phosphorus product control by sevelamer
F. Brescia, C. Massimetti, E. Pofi
20080 citations
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Ultrasound carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) evaluation as a marker of cardiovascular damage in hemodialysis patients and in stable renal transplant recipients
F. Brescia, E. Pofi, A. Leoncini, C. Massimetti +2 more
20070 citations
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ULTRASONOGRAPHY OF CAROTID ARTERY IN HEMODIALYSIS (HD) PATIENTS:INTIMA-MEDIA (CIMT) THICKNESS ARE RELATED TO DISORDERS OF MINERAL METABOLISM AND INFLAMMATION, BUT NOT HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA
F. Brescia, A. Leoncini, C. Massimetti, E. Pofi +1 more
20050 citations
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