Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Workbook

Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Workbook WHHT 2017 Version Authors Julia Awad, Sarah Entwistle, Christine Townsend Contents Introduction Aim Learning outcomes Definition Related anatomy Indications for use Types of CVC Short term (non tunnelled ) Port-a-cath Long term ( tunnelled & non tunnelled ) CVC insertion Care and management Complications CVC removal Test questions 08/01/2017 2 Introduction This Workbook is a learning tool for qualified nursing staff who are competent/hold a certificate in intravenous (IV) drug administration. To determine your competence in CVC IV drug administration, you are required to undertake the following: Successful completion of this Workbook (2 weeks prior to study day, this is a mandatory requirement) Attendance at Trust CVC study day Completion of competency assessment document Maintenance of knowledge and skills should be an ongoing process, and as such it is recommended com

Tunnelled, cuffed Patient dependent but up to 2 –3 years Long term, intermittent IV therapy. TPN. Dual lumen for Haematology treatments if necessary Tunnelled, uncuffed Short term < 2 weeks Parenteral Nutrition Requires suitable securement and exit site monitoring Apherisis/ Dialysis Indefinitely according to patients needs

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