TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Vascular Access
A1  - Wittnebel, Karl D.
A1  - Rosen, Bradley T.
A2  - McKean, Sylvia C.
A2  - Ross, John J.
A2  - Dressler, Daniel D.
A2  - Scheurer, Danielle B.
PY  - 2017
T2  - Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, 2e
AB  - A  central  venous  catheter  (CVC)  is  any  vascular  access  device  whose  tip  terminates  in  a  large  vessel  in  the  body,  most  commonly  the  superior  vena  cava  or  inferior  vena  cava.  Because  indwelling  lines  pose  definite  risks  to  patients,  steps  should  be  taken  whenever  possible  to  minimize  the  risk  of  complications.  Always  seek  operators  with  skill  and  experience,  employ  ultrasound  for  guidance,  take  the  time  to  properly  position  patients,  and  employ  meticulous  sterile  technique.  The  indications  and  necessity  for  central  venous  access  must  be  critically  reviewed  prior  to  proceeding  with  a  CVC  insertion  and  each  CV  must  be  regularly  reassessed  for  ongoing  necessity  and  promptly  removed  as  soon  as  the  risks  exceed  the  benefits.  
SN  - 
PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/18
UR  - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1137613048
ER  -