Title: Selection and management of central venous access devices in the home setting.
Abstract:In the last decade new central venous access devices (CVADs) inserted for long-term therapy have replaced conventional peripheral venous access devices. This shift contributes to the need for addition...In the last decade new central venous access devices (CVADs) inserted for long-term therapy have replaced conventional peripheral venous access devices. This shift contributes to the need for additional education as technological advances result in additional options for central venous access. Healthcare's transition from the hospital to a community-based system has increased the use of CVADs in the home setting. Issues that confront the patient with a CVAD in the home setting must be examined more closely than ever before.Read More
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-06-24
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['pubmed']
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