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- Title
Care and management of patients with skin-tunnelled catheters.
- Authors
Green J
- Abstract
Central venous access devices (CVADs) are used in secondary and, increasingly, primary care settings to provide access to the central circulation. Skin-tunnelled catheters (STCs) are frequently used as the vascular access device of choice, particularly for patients receiving chemotherapy and for those who require long-term access for repeated transfusions. Despite the increased use of STCs, practice varies between trusts and community teams. This article provides an overview of the care and management of patients with STCs.
- Subjects
ARTERIAL catheterization; CATHETERIZATION; DRUG therapy; BLOOD transfusion equipment; MEDICAL equipment; EQUIPMENT &; supplies; SAFETY
- Publication
Nursing Standard, 2008, Vol 22, Issue 42, p41
- ISSN
0029-6570
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.7748/ns2008.06.22.42.41.c6580