<p>Indications for central venous cannulation in critically ill patients have increased dramatically, but central venous access has the drawbacks of morbidity and a scarcity of experienced operators. Ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access offers a solution, in that it reduces morbidity and can b
Central Venous Catheters
โ Scribed by Andy Bodenham, Helen Hamilton
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 268
- Series
- Wiley Series in Nursing
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
This book addresses all the issues a patient may experience prior to receiving a VAD. Selection of equipment, practical aspects of technique, the pros and cons of the various veins, and modifications of technique for certain circumstances are examined. Covereage also includes the roles played by radiologists, anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and other team memebers. Throughout the chapters a reference is made to the IV Therapy Standards published by the Royal College of Nursing IV Therapy Forum in 2003. Each chapter is evidence based and fully referenced.
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<p>As the number of patients requiring venous access continues to grow <br>rapidly, catheter placement procedures have become an integral part of every <br>radiology department. This practical book presents a comprehensive overview of <br>virtually every topic pertaining to central catheters, descri