Complications associated with venous access devices: part one.
This article, the first of two, identifies the primary complications that can arise when inserting central venous access devices. The second part, to be published next week, examines secondary complications and preventive measures.
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford. helen.hamilton@orh.nhs.uk
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000451:nursing; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans