Central venous access devices
Lynn Hadaway has recently published an article that examines the essential care issues of central venous access devices.
Hadaway, L. (2008) Targeting therapy with Central Venous Access Devices. Nursing. 38(6), p.34-40.
Abstract:
Zero in on your role in managing these common I.V. catheters so you can protect your patient from complications.
Topics in this article include:
- CVAD location
- Preventing infection
- CVAD management guidelines
- Stabilization advice
- Dressing changes
- Facts about flushing
- Flush solution
- Blood reflux after flushing
- Needlefree devices
- Removing the catheter
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