Central venous catheters for out-patient management of malignant disorders.
The use of tunnelled central venous catheters in children with malignant disorders is an effective and safe way of giving out-patient chemotherapy and supportive care. The benefits include ready venous access, ease of administration of chemotherapy, decreased time spent in the out-patient clinic, and less anticipatory vomiting and emotional trauma for patients, parents, and staff.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007938:Leukemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000188:drug therapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents