Care of long-term central venous catheters.
Meticulous techniques in the use and handling of central venous catheters are an essential requirement for extended catheter longevity and low morbidity. Such techniques and protocols are described in this article.
Shepherd
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Nutrition Unit, Hope Hospital, Salford.
Williams
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D001207:Asepsis / Q000379:methods; D001458:Bandages; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D018805:Sepsis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors