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- Title
Long-term venous access devices and anaesthesiologists.
- Authors
Naik, Vibhavari Milind; Rao, Keerthi S.; Rayani, Basanth Kumar; Subrahmanyam, Maddirala; Subramanyam, Rajeev
- Abstract
The use of long-term venous access devices is increasing. Anaesthesiologists frequently encounter patients, within and outside the operating room, with long-term venous access. It is important that anaesthesiologists are well informed about these devices, their indications, techniques for implantation and use, and maintenance. In this narrative review, we discuss two commonly used long-term venous access devices: implantable ports and tunnelled catheters. We discuss the indications and contraindications, our technique for placement, maintenance protocols and anticipated complications associated with implanted ports and tunnelled catheters. A goal of this review is to encourage anaesthesiologists to become more involved in placement and maintenance care of these devices.
- Subjects
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS; ARRHYTHMIA; BLOOD vessels; CATHETERIZATION; HEMOSTASIS; MEDICAL equipment; CENTRAL venous catheterization; MEDICAL device removal; VASCULAR catheters; CENTRAL venous catheters; HEAD-down tilt position; SAFETY
- Publication
Update in Anaesthesia, 2019, Vol 33, p62
- ISSN
1353-4882
- Publication type
Article