Central venous access devices

Nurs Stand. 2000 Jul;14(43):45-50; quiz 53-4. doi: 10.7748/ns2000.07.14.43.45.c2876.

Abstract

Central venous access devices are used in hospital and in the long term for patients who receive therapy in the community. This article explores the history and development of these devices as well as the nurses role in their insertion and care.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / methods*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / nursing
  • Catheters, Indwelling / standards*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / supply & distribution
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / methods
  • Job Description
  • Maintenance
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient Selection