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- Title
Management of Totally Implanted Venous Access Devices -- Standard of Care.
- Authors
Lynch, Meredith; Burbridge, Brent
- Abstract
Totally implanted venous access devices (TIVADs) are commonly used for patient care. They are employed for infusion therapy for those with malignancies, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic infections, and other clinical conditions that require management of fluid therapy. TIVADs are at risk for complications related to inappropriate utilization and management. The safe and appropriate use of an implanted venous access device is imperative to ensure longterm utility of the device and minimization of complications. Training in access and utilization of these devices will help improve their longevity and minimize possible complications. Patient safety will be maximized if all those engaged in using TIVADs are knowledgeable and competent. At present, there is no universal, standardized guideline, for Canadian health care workers to refer to when questions arise pertaining to the most appropriate port access and utilization techniques. We will discuss issues related to the management of these devices, after implantation, with reference to available guidelines.
- Subjects
CANADA; MEDICAL care standards; MEDICAL equipment standards; BLOOD vessels; CLINICAL competence; INTRAVENOUS therapy equipment; MEDICAL equipment; MEDICAL protocols; PATIENTS; PATIENT safety; PROFESSIONS; CONTINUING medical education
- Publication
Vascular Access, 2015, Vol 9, Issue 3, p6
- ISSN
1913-6692
- Publication type
Article