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Improved vascular access for patients receiving chemotherapy.

C Porteous, J Welsh, A Keel

Scottish Medical Journal

|April 1, 1983

Summary

Indwelling central venous catheters provide safe vascular access for oncology patients, enabling diverse treatments and reducing complications. This method offers significant psychological and practical advantages for patients undergoing cancer therapy.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Vascular Surgery
Internal Medicine

Background:

Central venous catheters are crucial for managing complex medical needs in oncology.
Previous studies often reserved these lines for specific uses like parenteral nutrition.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of using indwelling central venous catheters as the sole vascular access in oncology patients.
To assess the complication rates associated with this comprehensive approach.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 25 oncology patients utilizing indwelling central venous catheters.
Catheters were employed for blood sampling, blood product transfusion, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, and plasmapheresis.

Main Results:

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The complication rate was comparable to reported series where catheters were used solely for parenteral nutrition.
Successful utilization for a wide range of therapeutic interventions was observed.

Conclusions:

Indwelling central venous catheters can be safely employed as the exclusive means of vascular access in oncology patients.
This approach yields considerable psychological and practical benefits for patients.