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Published on: December 23, 2014
Insertion and placement of central catheters in the oncology patient
1St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA. margy501@swbell.net
Objectives:
To review the current up-to-date recommendations for insertion and placement of central venous access devices and discuss the prevention of complications during and post-placement of central catheters.
Data Sources:
Journal articles, electronic articles, organizational position papers, personal experience.
Conclusion:
There are numerous types of vascular access catheters that play an important role in the management of complex treatments for the oncology patient. Cancer patients with a catheter have a higher rate of thrombosis and infection as part of their disease process and treatment; hence, nursing care can eliminate or minimize complications.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Nurses must be educated on the correct procedures and rationale for insertion and placement as well as for the care and maintenance of each specific device.
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